Java developer

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

CGI are on the hunt for a Java Developer to join an exciting new programme of work (BOREALIS) on a full-time permanent basis.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be a hybrid position, working out of our site in Leatherhead.

On behalf of DWP we are looking for a Java Developer for a 12 month (Inside IR35) contract. Hybrid working with 2 3 days per week required in either Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Newcastle.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.

Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to:

* Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation
* Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now
* Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society
* Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer.

We are looking for an outstanding Java Developer, who can make a positive impact, and wants to contribute to the most demanding and exciting new digital service for the UK Government. Let’s be clear about the impact of your work – better digital services in government will change the face of public services and have the potential to dramatically and positively transform the future of millions of people.

We are looking for outstanding skills and you must be ready to quickly get to work within an Agile, multidisciplinary team of Developers, Designers, and Analysts focused on the Department for Work and Pensions’ flagship welfare reform programme.

Day-to-day you will be an integral part of that team in designing, creating and improving new and existing products, platforms and transactions across government.

Essential:

* An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.)
* Recent experience with Java 17 (or later).
* Excellent understanding of TDD and BDD.
* Experience with large microservice architectures.
* Experience of working in an Agile environment.
* Have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

Desirable:

* Working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka.
* Experience of MongoDB or other document databases.
* Experience of building and scaling high-traffic websites.
* Experience of handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following « this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different ».

To be successful as a Java Developer you should have experience with:

• Proficiency in Java 8+ with programming experience, reading, writing and debugging multi-threaded code, REST Services.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with experience of the full Software Development Lifecycle
• Demonstrable understanding of Java, J2EE, Spring Framework and JDBC.
• Working knowledge of REST Services / Microservices
• Working knowledge of CI and unit test frameworks.
• Working knowledge of ORM technologies like Hibernate.
• Working knowledge of tools like Java Profilers and analysing memory dumps.
• Working knowledge of messaging platforms such as Kafka, MQ and Solace and related design patterns for producing and consuming messages.
• Working knowledge of XML/JSON and related technologies.
• Working knowledge of SQL and database technologies such as MS SQL Server, Oracle.
• Experience working in an AGILE or SCRUM SDLC model
• Experienced Java developer for a global technology team working in a scrum of 6-8 team members comprising of end-to-end tech deliverables for Lending product.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Ability to work within a global team.
• Good to have – knowledge of No SQL – MongoDB
• Familiar with DevOps fundamentals practices
• Proven experience of Quality Assurance techniques relevant to application development.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Northampton.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies,

LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning

LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Java Developer

Position Description
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be a hybrid position, working out of our site in Leatherhead.

CGI’s Secure Space Systems business is at the forefront of innovative engineering, tackling some of the most interesting challenges in Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness, and Command & Control. We work on cutting-edge projects that often start as prototypes and evolve into full-scale, agile projects (using Scrum, SAFe, and DevSecOps) that process complex scientific and engineering data in a secure, high-performance manner.

Your future duties and responsibilities
We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Java Software Engineer with a passion for building robust microservices. This role offers you the chance to contribute to a rapidly expanding business area, where you will have the opportunity to work on projects that truly make a difference in the field of space systems.

Key Responsibilities

   •   Develop and automate testing for Java microservices.

   •   Build and maintain RESTful APIs utilizing OpenAPI and JSON.

   •   Collaborate within agile teams, adapting to rapidly changing requirements.

   •   Work in an environment that values pragmatic, delivery-focused problem solving and continuous learning.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
   •   Java Microservices Development: Proven experience in building and testing Java microservices.

   •   RESTful API Development: Recent hands-on experience with developing APIs using OpenAPI and JSON.

   •   Teamwork & Communication: Strong team working and communication skills; the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.

Highly Desirable

   •   Spring/Spring Boot: Experience in developing applications using Spring/Spring Boot.

   •   Database & JPA: Experience with PostgreSQL and the Java Persistence API.

Additional Desirable Skills

   •   Workflow Automation: Familiarity with NiFi or similar technologies.

   •   Orchestration: Experience with Temporal or similar orchestration tools.

   •   Messaging & Streaming: Exposure to RabbitMQ or similar message/streaming broker technologies.

   •   Advanced Technologies: Interest or experience in big data technologies (e.g., HBase, Hadoop), machine learning frameworks (e.g., Spark), and orbit dynamics.

Why Join Us?

   •   Innovative Environment: Be part of projects at the cutting edge of space systems and security.

   •   Agile Culture: Work within agile frameworks that promote continuous learning and adaptation.

   •   Career Growth: Expand your skills in a rapidly expanding business area with complex and interesting challenges.

   •   Collaborative Team: Work with a dynamic and skilled team committed to excellence and innovation.

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

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Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to work as part of a multi skilled agile team, including security, service and management where teamwork is paramount. Your role will involve:Responsible for the design, creation, testing and documenting of new and amended programs from supplied. Specifications in accordance with agreed standards. The provision of application maintenance and support services, either directly to users of the applications or to service delivery functions.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

I am currently recruiting for a contract Java developer for a 6 month initial contract for company in Leeds. The role is paying up to £550 per day inside IR35 and is likely to extend.

The client is based in the city centre, and they are looking for candidates to come into the office 2 times per week.

They are currently using Angular on the frontend so any previous Angular experience would be a benefit (but not a requirement). Being proficient with data manipulation language and optimisation techniques is also a benefit.

The client is legal-tech and as such you will be required to undergo a background check upon getting offered the role.

Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Java Developer Wanted to build Innovative Web Applications in London!

Join our client’s team in London as an experienced back end Java developer. Develop cutting-edge web applications using your expertise in RESTful API and Azure Integration Services. Work alongside talented developers who build innovative solutions that meet business needs. This is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in the London office 1 day per week.

Key Responsibilities:

– Develop high-quality code using best practices
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams
– Implement unit testing
– Work on CICD pipelines
– Deploy infrastructure-as-code

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have:

– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering
– Minimum of five years’ experience as a Java Developer

Skills Required:

– Core Java programming languages (JSPs)
– Restful APIs
– Azure integration services
– Liferay DXP

If you are a looking for an opportunity to truly make an impact within an organisation, then look no further. Apply now to avoid disappointment.

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Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales