Java Software Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Java Software Engineer to join our team. You will be based at our state-of-the-art HQ in Southampton however, all our people, where they can are currently working from home and we recognise the future need to be flexible. As such we are open to applications that can deliver work remotely where appropriate. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £36,414 - £42,840 per annum.

Ordnance Survey (OS) provides national mapping services for Great Britain and is a world-leading provider of geospatial solutions. OS location data and expertise has helped governments make smarter decisions, businesses gain valuable data insight, and everyone experience the world outside for over 225 years.

We offer fantastic benefits in return for joining us as our Java Software Engineer:

- Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

- Competitive pension

- 37 hour working week (with flexible working options)

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

- A suite of excellent additional benefits

About the role:

As our Java Software Engineer, you will join our established project team, working to deliver customer requirements at pace and to a high standard using Java programming.

Responsibilities of our Java Software Engineer will include:

- Daily contact with stakeholders and team members

- Writing code using best practices to ensure it is clean and testable

- Working within an agile delivery methodology, you will ensure the software is secure and well tested to optimise delivery

What we’re looking for in our Java Software Engineer:

- 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)

Our growing Technology and Design team plays a key role in ensuring OS is at the cutting edge of geospatial capability and is looking for people to join them. Its mission is to work across the business to provide customer-centric design and technology services.

If you would like to be part of this, please click apply now to be considered as our Java Software Engineer - we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Sunday 30th May 2021