Software Developer, Software Engineer, Backend Developer

Purpose

We are seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Winnersh UK, supporting long-term Government projects.

This role requires strong Java fundamentals and the ability to deliver clean, secure, maintainable back-end code within a structured, compliance-driven environment. You will work closely with senior engineers and technical leads to develop, enhance, and maintain mission-critical biometric and identity systems that directly support UK public safety operations.

Please note:
Candidates must be eligible for SC and NPPV3 clearance, requiring five years’ continuous UK residency; criminal convictions may impact approval.

• Design, develop and maintain secure back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs aligned to clean architecture and secure coding standards
• Write high-quality, maintainable, production-ready code that meets functional and non-functional requirements
• Contribute to requirements analysis, effort estimations and technical design discussions
• Apply software development best practices including version control, peer reviews, build processes and testing
• Optimise application performance and support bug fixes, enhancements and system improvements
• Work with Postgre
  
  SQL and related database technologies to ensure data integrity and efficiency
• Reuse and integrate existing frameworks and components where appropriate
• Document technical solutions clearly through code comments and supporting documentation
• Deliver software in line with security and compliance standards
• Collaborate effectively within a small engineering team and support junior developers where needed

• 2–3 years professional experience in Java development with a strong understanding of core Java principles and object-oriented programming
• Experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs
• Experience working with Postgre
  
  SQL or relational databases
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
• Comfortable participating in live coding discussions
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working on government or regulated projects
• Knowledge of tools such as Sonar Qube, Nexus, Bitbucket, or similar
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension with employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Stable, long-term project roadmap extending through 2028
• Structured engineering environment with clear technical ownership

• Location:
  
  Winnersh Triangle, UK with access to free parking
• Core hours:
  Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Security Clearance is required for this role; IDEMIA will sponsor and manage the application process at no cost to the candidate, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and are willing to submit the necessary information.