Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography, we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.
Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.
Purpose
We are seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Winnersh UK, supporting long-term Government projects.
This role requires strong Java fundamentals and the ability to deliver clean, secure, maintainable back-end code within a structured, compliance-driven environment. You will work closely with senior engineers and technical leads to develop, enhance, and maintain mission-critical biometric and identity systems that directly support UK public safety operations.
Please note: Candidates must be eligible for SC and NPPV3 clearance, requiring five years’ continuous UK residency; criminal convictions may impact approval.
Key Missions
Key Responsibilities
1. Design, develop and maintain secure back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
2. Build and maintain RESTful APIs aligned to clean architecture and secure coding standards
3. Write high-quality, maintainable, production-ready code that meets functional and non-functional requirements
4. Contribute to requirements analysis, effort estimations and technical design discussions
5. Apply software development best practices including version control, peer reviews, build processes and testing
6. Optimise application performance and support bug fixes, enhancements and system improvements
7. Work with PostgreSQL and related database technologies to ensure data integrity and efficiency
8. Reuse and integrate existing frameworks and components where appropriate
9. Document technical solutions clearly through code comments and supporting documentation
10. Deliver software in line with security and compliance standards
11. Collaborate effectively within a small engineering team and support junior developers where needed
Profile & Other Information
Requirements
12. 2–3 years professional experience in Java development with a strong understanding of core Java principles and object-oriented programming
13. Experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs
14. Experience working with PostgreSQL or relational databases
15. Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
16. Comfortable participating in live coding discussions
17. Full UK Driving Licence
18. Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
Preferred Qualifications
19. Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience
20. Experience working on government or regulated projects
21. Knowledge of tools such as SonarQube, Nexus, Bitbucket, or similar
22. Exposure to secure development practices
23. Experience mentoring junior engineers
Long Description
What We Offer
24. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
25. Group Personal Pension with employer contribution
26. Private Medical Insurance
27. Life Assurance
28. Employee Assistance Programme
29. Career Progression Opportunities
30. Stable, long-term project roadmap extending through 2028
31. Structured engineering environment with clear technical ownership
Working Model
32. Location: Winnersh Triangle, UK with access to free parking
33. Hybrid: 2 days per week onsite, Thursday (core)
34. Core hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
35. Security Clearance is required for this role; IDEMIA will sponsor and manage the application process at no cost to the candidate, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and are willing to submit the necessary information.