Java Software Developer

Overview

Java Platform Developer

Location: On site in Gloucester or Central London 5 days a week.

Security notice: Due to security vetting requirements candidates must be UK nationals or sole British citizens with no dual nationality and resided in the UK 10 years or over.

DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is a priority. We deliver mission-critical services in a secure environment while promoting a people-first agenda, a sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our positive customer feedback and ongoing growth help us remain a leading IT solutions provider.

We believe hiring a diverse team is crucial to our success, and recruiting decisions are based on your skills and experience. We actively support continual personal and professional development with training, support and tools. Our goal is to drive innovation and modernise operations, including upskilling our colleagues. At DXC, building a better you builds a better us.

At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has openings for Java Platform Developer to join our team. This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and develop solutions, such as using Azure/AWS as well as datacenter/private cloud to deliver high availability, rapidly developed, fully automated solutions using predominantly open-source software that delivers value to the customer.

Role responsibilities

• Interacting with project roles as required to understand the business environment, technical context, and organisational strategic direction.
• Advising our customer on the latest technologies and methodologies, designing and implementing innovative approaches to their problems using automation.
• Understanding security policies and implementing solutions to satisfy security requirements.
• Designing and implementing solutions which have high availability and are scalable.

What you will bring to the team

• Enthusiasm for collaboration and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• An interest in keeping up with emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A flexible and Agile way of working within a fast paced and everchanging environment.
• Attention to detail with a pragmatic and enthusiastic attitude to work.
• The ability to adapt to changing requirements and learn new things quickly.
• An open, collaborative and professional demeanour, especially when working with clients.

Essential experience and qualifications

• Developing software and applications in Java with OO development skills in C#, C++
• Familiar with Agile approach and system engineering good practices including Continuous Integration and DevOps
• Looks to build quality into the solution at every step with a focus on continual improvement

Essential Requirements

• Operating Systems - Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and Windows
• Technologies: Docker, OpenShift, Python, Java, JBoss, C++, ActiveMQ / RabbitMQ, Apache, REST interfaces, PKI, Token Authentication, Shell Scripting, JSON
• Databases: Oracle, MySQL
• Tooling: Eclipse, Jenkins, Atlassian suite, Maven, GIT
• Automation: Ansible, Terraform

What we will do for you

• Competitive compensation
• Pension scheme
• DXC Select - comprehensive benefits package (private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership and more)
• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events, etc.)

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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