This role requires you to be in the office in Winnersh, UK, three days a week and to hold or to be eligible for security clearances.

IDEMIA is the global leader in identity and security solutions, supporting government and law enforcement agencies in building a safer world. Our Justice and Public Safety (JPS) Business Line delivers advanced biometric and identity technologies for critical national infrastructure and public sector services.

We are seeking Junior and Mid-Level Back End Developers to join our dedicated team in Winnersh Triangle, playing a vital role in supporting our UK Government and law enforcement projects.

Key Missions:

• Develop back-end software using Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and other tools.
• Optimize software performance and write secure, clean, and efficient code.
• Reuse existing software components, libraries, and frameworks when appropriate.
• Participate in requirements analysis, estimations, and software testing.
• Document solutions through code comments, layouts, diagrams, and charts.
• Collaborate within a diverse team, contributing to coding standards and peer reviews.
• Be able to work independently at times and find solutions to problems, with a go-getter attitude.
• Support software enhancements, maintenance, and bug fixes.
• Deliver projects to UK Government standards.

What you’ll bring:

• We’re looking for someone with foundation in Java Programming Language, typically gained over 2-3 years or equivalent experience
• Languages/Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Tomcat, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI 3, REST APIs
• Version Control/Tools: Git, SVN, Bitbucket, Nexus, SonarQube, Nessus, Cyberwatch
• Good communication skills and English proficiency
• A collaborative mindset to foster teamwork and build strong internal relationships.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK SC Clearance and NPPV3 Clearance is essential.

Note: To gain clearance, candidates must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years. Criminal convictions may affect eligibility.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension with employer contributions
• Life Assurance
• Private health insurance
• Working from home flexibility
• Learning platform with Udemy
• Career opportunities

Other employee provisions

• Employee Benefits Platform with discounts and deals on leading retailers, cinema, and many other services.
• Employee Assistance Program – with access to 24/7 counselling services, and information specialists covering a wide range of work, family, and personal issues, including health and well-being, legal, financial, and emotional issues.
• Optional Give as You Earn (to registered charity of your choice)
• Access to Booker Wholesale
• Cycle2Work Scheme