This role requires you to be in the office three days a week and to hold or to be eligible for security clearances.
Advanced biometric and identity technologies are used to build a safer world. We are seeking Junior and Mid-Level Back End Developers to play a vital role in supporting our UK Government and law enforcement projects.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop back-end software using Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and other tools.
* Optimize software performance and write secure, clean, and efficient code.
* Reuse existing software components, libraries, and frameworks when appropriate.
* Participate in requirements analysis, estimations, and software testing.
* Document solutions through code comments, layouts, diagrams, and charts.
* Collaborate within a diverse team, contributing to coding standards and peer reviews.
* Be able to work independently at times and find solutions to problems with a go-getter attitude.
* Support software enhancements, maintenance, and bug fixes.
* Deliver projects to UK Government standards.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* We're looking for someone with foundation in Java Programming Language, typically gained over 2-3 years or equivalent experience.
* Languages/Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Tomcat, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI 3, REST APIs.
* Version Control/Tools: Git, SVN, Bitbucket, Nexus, SonarQube, Nessus, Cyberwatch.
* Good communication skills and English proficiency.
* A collaborative mindset to foster teamwork and build strong internal relationships.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK SC Clearance and NPPV3 Clearance is essential.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
* Group Personal Pension with employer contributions.
* Life Assurance.
* Private health insurance.
* Working from home flexibility.
* Learning platform with Udemy.
* Career opportunities.
Other Employee Provisions:
* Employee Benefits Platform with discounts and deals on leading retailers, cinema, and many other services.
* Employee Assistance Program – with access to 24/7 counselling services, and information specialists covering a wide range of work, family, and personal issues, including health and well-being, legal, financial, and emotional issues.
* Optional Give as You Earn (to registered charity of your choice).
* Access to Booker Wholesale.
* Cycle2Work Scheme.
About Security Clearances:
* To gain clearance, candidates must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years.
* Criminal convictions may affect eligibility.