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Java Software Engineer

Department for Work and Pensions
Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield
Up to £59,813 per year
Mid career
Technology

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Job Details

  • Employer: Department for Work and Pensions
  • Location: Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield
  • Salary: Up to £59,813 per year
  • Closing date: 25 October 2026
  • Contract and hours: Permanent

About the Role

Develop cloud-based Debt Management and Compensation Recovery services in DWP Digital.

The published technology stack includes Java, Spring Boot and Azure. Occasional travel between digital hubs is required.

Main Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain applications, APIs and accessible interfaces.
  • Improve reliability and automated testing.
  • Work with engineers and other specialists in agile teams.

Essential Requirements

  • Experience with APIs, REST services or asynchronous microservices.
  • Cloud development and event-driven technologies.
  • Test-driven and behaviour-driven development.
  • SQL or NoSQL databases and multidisciplinary agile working.
  • Java 21 or later experience for the technical assessment.

Desirable Experience

Check the full person specification for any desirable criteria.

Benefits and Support

  • Civil Service pension and a wider work-life balance package; check the advert for full terms.

How to apply

  1. Read the full job details on the employer's official website.
  2. Follow the employer's application process and submit your application.
  3. Check with the employer directly to confirm current visa sponsorship eligibility.
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