Around 2 to 5 years of software development experience, preferably in a commercial development environment, although capability and potential matter more than exact years
Hands-on experience with Java or Kotlin and object-oriented programming, with exposure to Spring Boot or similar backend frameworks, alongside working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with Git, collaborative development workflows, CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery
A test-first attitude, with a willingness to write and maintain automated tests as part of normal development
Ability to work well in an agile team, communicate clearly and take a practical, reliable approach to delivery
Genuine enthusiasm for technology, with a willingness to learn, improve and take on more technical ownership over time
Ideally educated to degree level in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related technical discipline
Equivalent practical experience, professional training or relevant certifications will also be considered
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following
Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like
Experience or good working knowledge of Spring Framework, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate or similar backend technologies
Understanding of REST APIs and service-based development
Front-end development experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and ideally TypeScript, with knowledge of frameworks or libraries such as React, Angular, AngularJS or Vue, modern front-end patterns or legacy front-end modernisation
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, with familiarity across containers, Kubernetes and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
Experience with, or working towards, accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.2 AA
Experience working in secure, regulated or operationally sensitive environments
Why this role
This is an opportunity to develop as a full-stack software developer while working on systems that support national services and make a real difference to people's lives
You will be part of a team delivering software for complex public-sector and operational environments. The work is meaningful and technically varied, giving you exposure to real-world engineering challenges across back-end services, front-end applications, integrations, databases, security, testing and maintainability
You will be supported by experienced engineers, encouraged to ask questions and trusted to take ownership as your confidence grows
How we work
You will join a people-first engineering environment where practical delivery, learning and quality matter. Our work supports national systems and public services, so we care about building software that is reliable, maintainable and useful to the people who depend on it
We work collaboratively across engineering, product, design, QA and delivery. You will be encouraged to ask questions, communicate ideas clearly, participate in code reviews, share knowledge and help promote best practices across the team
Our culture is grounded in support, ownership and continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to build confidence, share ideas and contribute to software designed for real people and real-world outcomes
Security clearance and eligibility
This role may require eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance, depending on the project or assignment
You do not need to hold current SC clearance unless specifically stated, but where clearance is required, you must be eligible to obtain it and able to satisfy the necessary residency and vetting requirements
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK