Software Developer

Software Developer Location: London minimum of 3 days a week (for the 1st month it is expected they will be in 5 days, dependent on project) Length: 12 months Salary: £48,000 per annum ***CANDIDATES MUST BE UK NATIONALS AND ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE*** Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Application Developer with strong expertise in Java and Web Technologies to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications. The role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, building scalable solutions using the Java/JEE stack, and contributing to modern, secure, and high-performing systems. You will play a key role in developing clean, reusable code, supporting live services, and mentoring junior team members while following modern engineering standards and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Application Development & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java/JEE technologies Build and enhance web applications using frameworks and languages such as Java, Groovy, or Ruby Write clean, secure, well-tested code following test-driven development (TDD) principles Develop reusable, open, and maintainable code components Contribute to modern development standards and best practices Architecture & Design Implement enterprise-level features such as: Dependency Injection / Inversion of Control (IoC) Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Functional programming patterns Transaction management frameworks Batch processing solutions Participate in systems design and architecture discussions Support systems integration across enterprise platforms and services DevOps & Delivery Apply DevOps methodologies to improve build, deployment, and delivery pipelines Optimize development processes and continuously improve efficiency Manage availability and capacity of applications Support CI/CD pipelines and automation practices Testing & Quality Champion test-driven development and quality-first principles Ensure code is secure, performant, and resilient Conduct code reviews and improve engineering standards Production Support & Operations Operate and support services in production Monitor applications and identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues Contribute to service support and ongoing system improvements Collaboration & Mentorship Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and operations Coach and mentor junior developers Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement Maintain strong focus on user needs and experience Core Skills & Expertise Strong experience with Java / JEE and web technologies Knowledge of: Dependency Injection (e.g., Spring) AOP and IoC Data access frameworks (e.g., Hibernate/JPA) Transaction management systems Batch processing frameworks Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices Understanding of: Information security principles System integration and APIs Modern software engineering standards Key Competencies Programming & software engineering excellence Systems design and integration Development process optimisation Prototyping and innovation Service support and reliability engineering Availability and capacity management Strong user focus and problem-solving mindset If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website