Software Engineer

Applause IT
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Software Debugging
Linux
Web Development
Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
Google Web Toolkits
Java Persistence API
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Software Engineering
Software Systems
SQL Databases
Vaadin
Backend
Front End Software Development

Job description

As a Software Engineer, you'll work within a small, close-knit team responsible for designing, developing and supporting custom-built software products. You'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle - from gathering requirements and writing clean, efficient code to testing, deployment and client support., * Design, build, and maintain bespoke software solutions using Java and SQL

  • Work across the full software development lifecycle, from concept to delivery
  • Collaborate with policing and government clients to define and deliver solutions
  • Develop and maintain high-volume, low-latency applications ensuring strong performance
  • Test and debug software to ensure reliability and maintainability
  • Support and enhance existing applications and systems
  • Research and present new technologies for continuous improvement
  • Travel to customer sites for meetings, deployments, and support activities, * Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects in the public safety and security domain
  • Work within a small, technically skilled team with clear ownership of projects
  • Exposure to both backend and frontend Java technologies
  • Direct engagement with customers across the UK and internationally
  • Ongoing professional development and the chance to build a long-term career in secure software engineering

Requirements

Are you a recent Junior Software Engineer with a passion for Java development and a keen interest in building secure software solutions for critical UK services? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialised software team delivering innovative, bespoke systems to law-enforcement and government customers., * Java (commercial experience required)

  • SQL
  • Linux (preferably Red Hat / Rocky)

Desirable Skills:

  • J2EE, JPA, GWT / GXT, Vaadin
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices
  • Interest in full stack or web application development

About You

As this role supports sensitive national projects, you must be a British national able to achieve DV clearance, and hold a full UK driving licence.

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