Software Engineer (Java)

About the role

Join our established project team as a Software Engineer, working to deliver customer requirements at pace and to a high standard using Java programming.

Seeking a candidate with a strong background in delivering solutions; your knowledge will encompass a wide variety of technologies such as Java (SpringBoot, Hibernate, Jackson etc), Postgresql, cloud services (Azure/AWS) and SQL. Experience around Deployment, Debugging, Testing, Scaling and Monitoring scalable applications is expected.

As part of the role, you will have daily contact with stakeholders and team members. You will write code using best practices to ensure it is clean and testable. Working within an agile delivery methodology, you will ensure software is secure and well test to optimise delivery.

What were looking for 

Experience in Java and cloud technologies

Track record in problem resolution, selection of technical solutions and applications

Experience of providing fully capable software development and configuration

Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs

Knowledge of modern engineering best practice like TDD, BDD and Automated Testing

Proven track record in iterative and incremental development

Qualified to relevant development certification (or equivalent)

The rewards 

We want you to love what you do. Thats why our benefits package rewards a job well done. Well give you: 

Salary: £36,414 - £40,689

Performance related bonus

A competitive pension scheme

37 hour working week (with flexible working options)

25 days annual leave - (30 days after five years) bank holidays and an extra 3 over Christmas

Plus, a suite of excellent additional benefits

Location

Home working from any location in the UK, with the expectation to visit the office when required.

We recognise that Ordnance Surveys ambition to continue attracting and retaining the most talented individuals means providing flexibility where possible, which is why were keen to hear from suitable candidates wherever youre based in the UK. We embrace flexible working and as such, this role can be based from your home.

It doesnt matter where you live, what matters is that you have the right skills and capabilities and understand what were trying to achieve at OS. Well ensure you have the tools, materials and equipment to be the best you can be, whilst being well connected to the rest of your team to drive collaboration. Youll need to be a disciplined self-motivator with high levels of resilience.