Lead Java Developer - Public Sector

Introduction

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 recognized 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 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 programs, 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 Program, 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

IBM is looking for a seasoned and proficient Lead Java Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will primarily concentrate on the conceptualization and development of cutting-edge analytical tools, with a focus on public sector projects. The ideal candidate should possess robust Java programming expertise, a knack for crafting user-centric solutions, and a well-established history of managing complex data-intensive applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Orchestration: Spearhead smaller projects from conception to deployment, demonstrating exceptional technical acumen and project management prowess.
• Mentorship: Act as a guide and support system for Junior Engineers, nurturing their professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Technical Steering: Play a pivotal role in shaping our engineering practices and steering the technical direction of our software systems.
• Code Excellence: Guarantee all produced code adheres to stringent standards of quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Intricate Problem Resolution: Address and rectify sophisticated technical hurdles, leveraging your extensive knowledge in Java and web technologies.
  
  

This position necessitates a steadfast dedication to continuous learning and a resolute commitment to delivering top-tier software solutions. It's an excellent fit for candidates who have honed their abilities and are prepared to assume greater responsibilities, thereby making substantial contributions to our projects and team synergy.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field. Advanced degrees will be given preference.
• In-depth knowledge of core Java, Java EE, Spring Framework, Hibernate, JUnit, and Maven.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Solid grasp of database management (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL.
• Comprehensive understanding of version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a solid foundation in algorithms.
• Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum development methodology.
  
  

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 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD).
• Understanding of security principles in software development.
  
  

Desirable Certifications

• Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 11 Developer (OCPJP 11)
• Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 11 Developer
• Pivotal Certified Spring Professional
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• TOGAF 9 Certification