At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Are you ready to design and deliver innovative software solutions that solve real‑world challenges? At Jacobs, we’re seeking experienced Java Software Engineers to join our Digital & Data team. This is your opportunity to work on impactful projects across diverse sectors, including water, transportation, defence, and government, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create scalable, high‑performance back‑end services.
What you’ll do:
- Design, implement, and deliver scalable back‑end services and APIs using modern Java best practices.
- Optimise application performance through multi‑threading and concurrency techniques.
- Collaborate with agile teams, including product owners, architects, and QA engineers, to deliver high‑quality software.
- Utilise cloud platforms like Azure and integrate data storage solutions for scalable service delivery.
- Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and agile ceremonies.
Here’s what you’ll need
- Minimum two years of Java development experience with a strong understanding of Java 8+ features and object‑oriented design principles.
- Expertisein multi‑threading, concurrency, and performance optimisation.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and automated testing frameworks like JUnit.
- Proven ability to deliver robust, scalable software solutions within agile teams.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a growth mindset, with enthusiasm for learning and knowledge sharing.
Other key information
This role is subject to UK Security Vetting at SC (security check) level. Applicants must be eligible and willing to undergo the appropriate security clearance process, if not already cleared. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the relevant clearance process.
This is a full‑time, permanent, remote or hybrid (2–3 days/week) role with occasional business travel. Full‑time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40‑hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work‑life balance and flexibility, and flexi‑time is available.
We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme.
As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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