Software Engineer (Java)

Expleo Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Software Engineer (Java) in Belfast to support Defence sector projects. The role involves designing and supporting integrated software solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in computing and significant Java experience, along with tools like Jenkins. The company provides a supportive work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Expleo Academy for skill development

Competitive company benefits including medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or related subject required.
• Significant Java development experience required.
• Previous senior role experience in software development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and support fully integrated software solutions.
• Work with Systems Engineers to support functional specifications.
• Contribute to scrum teams and ensure adherence to processes.

Skills

Java proficiency

Strong design principles

Configuration management tools

Continuous integration

Education

BEng/BSc (Hons) or equivalent in computing

Tools

Jenkins

Spring

React

Job description

Expleo

Expleo is a trusted partner for end‑to‑end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are looking for Software Engineers (Java) to support our customer in the Defence sector. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you support.

The Software Engineer will play a vital role in the Software Development Life Cycle by ensuring that software solutions are developed in line with defined processes and industry standards to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of software products.

Responsibilities

• Designing, coding, testing, configuring and supporting fully integrated software solutions that meet customer needs and our own high standards.
• Working closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers and Architects to support the development and review of functional design specifications, high‑level system architectures and interface designs.
• Contributing to scrum teams, attending project reviews and ensuring work adheres to established software engineering processes and methodologies.
• Take pro‑active ownership of all allocated tasks, delivering on time and within budget.
• Understand and adhere to design decisions.
• Work with Technical Leads to ensure that all work produced is designed to cost.
• Adopt the agreed business processes.

Qualifications

• A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing‑related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Java.
• Significant Java development experience, supported by strong design principles.
• Previous experience of undertaking a senior role within a software development team or an aspiration to undertake such a role, with a proven ability to deliver successful software.
• A deep understanding of configuration management, change control and continuous integration tools such as Jenkins and a passion for producing clean code.

Desired Skills

• Spring, Camel, JPA, Sencha, JavaScript, React.
• Web services design and development.
• Agile methodologies, i.e. SCRUM.
• Luciad or ESRI.
• Continuous integration and automated test tools.
• HCI/Ux design.
• Military software development.
• Experience of relational databases and SQL.

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• SC will be required to support this role.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme , sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

Disability Confidence Commitment

• As a Disability Confident, Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies.
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Defense and Space Manufacturing and Military and International Affairs

Location

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Contact

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