Job Overview
We are looking for a Java Engineer to join our dynamic team at IBM, supporting projects across the public sector, defence, and secure environments. In this role, you’ll work alongside seasoned engineers to design, develop, and maintain robust software systems that deliver secure, reliable, and high‑performing solutions for critical national and public services.
Benefits
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognised 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 programmes, 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 Programme, 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.
Responsibilities
* Write, test, and debug high‑quality code for our software systems using Java and related web technologies
* Contribute to the development of solutions for clients in the public sector, defence, and other secure domains
* Continuously expand your knowledge of Java, web technologies, and secure software development practices through training, self‑study, and collaboration with senior engineers
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to project planning, code reviews, and troubleshooting efforts
* Familiarise yourself with IBM’s engineering practices and contribute to their continuous improvement
* Take ownership of smaller tasks and features, ensuring they meet security, performance, and compliance requirements
Required Education
None
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Foundational Java programming knowledge and familiarity with front‑end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
* Commitment to learning, a growth mindset, and passion for software development
* Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a team
* Flexibility to learn from experienced engineers and adapt to new skills in a fast‑paced environment
* Basic problem‑solving skills to tackle day‑to‑day technical challenges
* AWS; Front end / Back end
* GitLab
* Terraform or Ansible
* AI, Java, Python and PySpark
* DevOps
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies
* Basic understanding of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
* Knowledge of database systems (SQL or NoSQL)
* Understanding of software testing methodologies
Desirable Certifications
* Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE (OCP)
* Oracle Certified Associate: Java SE (OCA)
* IBM Certified Developer – Java and Web Technologies
* AWS Certified Developer – Associate (for Java‑based cloud development)
* Spring Professional Certification (Pivotal)
* Any relevant certifications demonstrating secure software development or cloud integration expertise
Legal and EEO Statement
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Flexible Working Pattern
IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.
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