Java Software Engineer

Department for Work and Pensions · Leeds, England ·

Last confirmed by our partners on 23 Oct 2026.

from 60k £/yr
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Develop modern Java services and applications supporting large-scale public digital services.

About Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Digital designs and operates large-scale digital public services used by millions of people throughout the United Kingdom.

What you'll do

  • Develop Java applications
  • Build REST services
  • Write automated tests
  • Maintain production software
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Improve application performance
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Support continuous delivery

What we're looking for

  • Java development experience
  • Software engineering fundamentals
  • REST API knowledge
  • Automated testing experience
  • Version control knowledge
  • Agile development experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Good communication

Benefits

  • Salary up to GBP 59,813
  • Civil Service pension
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working
  • Professional development
  • Annual leave
  • Large-scale engineering experience
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