Software Engineering Senior Java Developer - Public Sector Professional Cheltenham, GB

IBM; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Java & Web Technologies Developer to design and support innovative software solutions using Java/JEE. You will be responsible for creating robust applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing cloud technologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive Java experience, proficiency in DevOps, and knowledge of AWS. This role offers various benefits including career advancement opportunities and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Promotion opportunities

Flexible working approaches

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Java/JEE development and web technologies.
• Proficiency in Java frameworks and languages (Ruby, Groovy).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise application development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Java and Python applications.
• Implement transaction management and manage Java objects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and prioritize requirements.

Skills

Java/JEE development

Web technologies

DevOps methodologies

AWS services

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudFormation

Job description

Are you a seasoned Java and Web Technologies expert looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Join our team as a Senior Java & Web Technologies Developer and take charge of designing, developing, and supporting cutting-edge software solutions based on the Java/JEE technology stack. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Java and Python applications and frameworks contributing to various projects across the organization.
• Implement transaction management and manage Java objects, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Demonstrate expertise in dependency injection, inversion of control, aspect‑oriented programming, and functional programming.
• Practice test‑driven development and implement data access frameworks, transaction management frameworks, and batch processing.
• Apply proficiency in DevOps methodologies and tools to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of excellence.
• Leverage AWS services (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) and CloudFormation for scalable and efficient cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product managers, UX/UI designers and other developers to gather and prioritize requirements ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
• Write clean, efficient and scalable code following industry best practices and standards.
• Analyze and optimize application performance ensuring a seamless and reliable user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Extensive experience in Java/JEE development and web technologies (current hands‑on experience).
• Proficiency in Java frameworks and languages (Ruby, Groovy). Note: additional frameworks may be relevant.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise application development and transaction management.
• Experience with dependency injection, inversion of control, aspect‑oriented programming, and functional programming.
• Familiarity with test‑driven development and data access frameworks.
• Proficiency in DevOps methodologies and tools.
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) and CloudFormation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Background in software development or IT consulting.

Eligibility Requirements

• Valid right to work in the UK.
• No visa sponsorship available; applicant must be resident in the UK and have lived continuously in the UK for the last 10 years.
• Must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law.

Benefits

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry‑recognized certifications.
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us.
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year.
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and processes as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks.
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome.
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees.
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme.
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.