Java Engineer

Were looking for an experienced Java Engineer to support a longterm defence project based in Dorset. This role involves handson development secure coding and contributing to system design within a highly regulated environment.

• Location: Dorset 
• On Site: 3x onsite 
• Clearance: SC 
• Experience Level: Mid - Senior 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work through Java development tickets and deliver highquality code
• Design build and maintain Java applications within a serviceoriented architecture
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs for system integration
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all work meets strict security and defence standards
• Contribute to system design sessions and architecture reviews using Enterprise Architect
• Follow Agile development practices and support continuous improvement

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Strong Java development experience
• Proven background in building REST APIs
• Proficient with IntelliJ IDEA
• Familiar with Atlassian tools (Jira Confluence etc.)
• Experience using Enterprise Architect for system modelling
• Understanding of defencesector requirements and secure coding principles

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in any highly regulated sector (defence aerospace government telecoms finance etc.)
• Knowledge of modern software architecture approaches (serviceoriented modular microservices)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing frameworks
• Understanding of integration between complex systems
• Familiarity with UML or other modelling/diagramming methods
• Strong problemsolving skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Willingness to learn domainspecific standards and security requirements

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time