Java Engineer

Java Engineer – IBM

Introduction

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the United Kingdom. A career with us means working with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve hybrid cloud and AI journeys for world‑class organisations. You will deliver effective solutions, drive meaningful business change and use cutting‑edge technology platforms. Curiosity, continuous learning and a collaborative spirit are central to success here.

• Training from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching, plus industry recognised certifications.
• Regular promotion opportunities and performance checkpoints.
• Diversity & Inclusion as a core value, supported by policies, Champion teams and networks.
• A culture that values growth, innovation and your unique skills.
• Recognition programmes, peer–to–peer appreciation and manager support.
• Flexible working, sabbatical programmes, paid paternity/maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme.
• Traditional benefits: 25 days holiday plus public holidays, private medical/dental/optical cover, online shopping discounts, Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan with an additional 5% of base salary paid monthly.

• Write, test and debug high‑quality Java code for our software systems.
• Expand your knowledge of Java and web technologies through training and collaboration with senior engineers.
• Collaborate as part of a team, contributing to planning, code reviews and troubleshooting.
• Adopt and improve engineering practices and processes.
• Own smaller tasks and features, contributing to overall project success.

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred). Year of completion and field of study can be provided upon request.

• Foundational knowledge of Java and familiarity with front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Commitment to learning, a growth mindset and passion for software development.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication skills.
• Adaptability to new skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic problem‑solving skills for day‑to‑day technical challenges.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. To be eligible for this role you must have a valid right to work in the UK, be a resident in the UK and have lived continuously there for the last 10 years. We do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must also be able to hold or obtain a UK government security clearance.

• Agile methodologies.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL or No
  
  SQL).
• Understanding of software testing methodologies.

Location
:
Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior