Senior Java Developer

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You'll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer:

• 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 process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programmes 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.

Your role and responsibilities:

Are you a seasoned Java and Web Technologies expert looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Join our team as a 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. Don't just build software; create exceptional user experiences that drive business success! Join our team as a Senior Java & Web Technologies Developer and unlock your full potential. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work on innovative projects that make a real impact. Apply today and let's shape the future of software development together!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of innovative Java/JEE applications, pushing the boundaries of enterprise application development.
• Utilise Java frameworks and languages (Ruby, Groovy) for web development, ensuring seamless integration of applications and systems.
• 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.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of applications and systems, driving business success.
• Leverage AWS services (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) and Cloudformation for scalable and efficient cloud deployments.
• Utilise JavaScript for front‑end development, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Required technical and professional expertise:

• Extensive experience in Java/JEE and Kafka development and web technologies (current hands‑on experience).
• Proficiency in Java frameworks and languages (Ruby, Groovy).
• 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.
• Proficiency in JavaScript for front‑end development.

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.

Preferred technical and professional experience:

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerisation (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.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.