2341 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Strong, hands-on experience designing and building modern software using Java, following established design principles and patterns at scale
- Practical experience using Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) to create well-tested, reliable software
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and working within microservice architectures
- Confidence working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, including deploying and running production services
- Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases (for example Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB)
- Ability to build and maintain robust automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment
- Experience leading or mentoring engineers within multidisciplinary agile teams, setting standards, supporting delivery, and creating an inclusive, collaborative team culture
Responsibilities
- Design, build and operate software that underpins critical payment systems in the UK
- Ensure services are highly available, secure and resilient for millions of users
- Collaborate within agile, multidisciplinary teams, working closely with product managers, delivery colleagues, testers and architects
- Write and review code, influencing how services are designed, built, tested and supported in live operation
- Take ownership of the stability and resilience of the systems, utilizing monitoring, alerting and continuous improvement
- Coach and mentor other engineers, promoting modern engineering practices
- Shape technical direction both within the team and across the wider engineering community
- Solve complex problems and contribute to building technology that genuinely makes a difference
Description
We are DWP Digital, a part of the Department for Work and Pensions, where you can make a real impact in public services. We offer competitive pay up to £80,664, along with a generous civil service pension, flexible working arrangements including hybrid models, and a supportive work-life balance. Located in our digital hub in Newcastle upon Tyne, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, continuous professional development opportunities, and a range of benefits that enhance your overall experience. Join us in shaping the future of digital services that support millions of citizens.
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How many Java Developer jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 2341 Java openings. Check also: Kotlin jobs, Scala jobs, Spring jobs - all with salary brackets.
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The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 74 different Java Developer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Java Developers.