Java Developer Job London area,Greater London England UK,Software Development

Location: Greater London

We are looking for a Mid-Level Java / .NET Developer with strong Azure experience to contribute to the delivery of digital services for the public sector
You’ll work as part of a collaborative team building solutions that serve citizens, writing clean, well-tested code and growing your skills in a supportive environment
As a Mid-Level Developer, you will take ownership of complete features and components, work closely with senior developers to implement technical solutions, and begin to mentor junior colleagues while continuing to develop your own expertise
Software Development:
Design, build, and maintain applications using .NET 8/Core and C#, writing clean, secure, and well-tested code that meets user needs
Design, develop, and deploy stable, well-tested fixes using Java and related frameworks
Cloud Implementation:
Work with Azure services (Functions, Service Bus, App Services, Azure SQL) to build and deploy cloud-native solutions, following architectural guidance from senior team members
Security & Compliance:
Follow secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet government security requirements and accessibility standards (WCAG)
Collaboration:

Work within an agile team alongside Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and other developers to deliver features that meet policy and user requirements
Mentorship:
Coach and mentor junior developers, participate in code reviews, and share knowledge with the team
Service Support:
Operate the services you build, help fix service issues, and contribute to monitoring and maintenance activities

Benefits

Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
A supportive and collaborative environment
Development access to Linked In Learning, a management development programme and training
Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Pizza Thursday monthly, weekly social in the office and commitment to charitable causes
Time off 25 days a year
Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

Strong .NET Knowledge:
Solid experience with C# and .NET Core/6+, including understanding of dependency injection, middleware, and asynchronous programming
Modern Patterns:
Working knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices concepts, and event-driven architecture
Testing:
Strong focus on writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
Data

Skills:

Experience working with SQL Server and understanding of database design and optimization
Proven experience as a Back-End Developer with a strong focus on Java
Azure

Experience:

Practical experience building and deploying solutions using Azure services such as App Services, Key Vault, Azure SQL, and Service Bus
Development Practices:
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub Actions, and automated testing approaches
Public Sector

Experience:

Exposure to GDS frameworks or similarly regulated environments (e.g., Health, Defense, Finance)
Containerization:
Basic experience with Docker or container concepts
Certifications:

Microsoft Certified:
Azure Developer Associate or similar Azure certifications
Frontend

Skills:

Some experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React
Active SC Clearance:
While BPSS is required, existing SC clearance is beneficial

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