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# Software Developer - JAVA

- **Company:** IDEMIA Public Security
- **Location:** Wokingham, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Performance Management, Software Bug Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Revision Control Systems, PostgreSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Spring-boot, Code Comments, Git, Build Process, Restful APIs, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842869825-software-developer-java

## About the Role

* 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 PostgreSQL or relational databases
 * Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
 * Comfortable participating in live coding discussions
 * Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

## Description

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. This requires a minimum of 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 PostgreSQL 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, * Group Personal Pension with employer contribution
 * Private Medical Insurance
 * Life Assurance
 * Employee Assistance Programme
 * Career Progression Opportunities
 * Stable, long-term project roadmap extending through 2028
 * Structured engineering environment with clear technical ownership


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