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You do not need to be an expert in every area. What matters is that you enjoy building software, solving problems, communicating clearly, and improving through practical delivery.\nYou will work across back-end and front-end development, contributing to Java or Kotlin services, Spring Boot applications, REST APIs, integrations, databases, user interfaces, and platform improvements. You will be supported by senior engineers, trusted to take ownership of assigned work, test your changes, and contribute to shared engineering best practices.\nThis is a strong opportunity to gain practical experience across back-end services, front-end development, cloud-based delivery, and agile engineering practices, while building your confidence and technical ownership over time.\nWhat you will do\nBuild and maintain software features using Java or Kotlin, Spring Boot and modern web technologies, including RESTful APIs that support internal systems and integrations.\nContribute to front-end development where needed, working with technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular or AngularJS.\nWrite clean, readable and maintainable code, working with relational and NoSQL databases to query, structure and manage data effectively.\nSupport quality through unit, integration and functional testing, code reviews and defect resolution, with support from the team where needed.\nUse Git, build tools and CI/CD pipelines as part of everyday development, working closely with product, QA, design, DevOps and other engineers to deliver working software.\nDevelop and apply good engineering practice across security, performance, accessibility and maintainability.\nWhat we are looking for\nAround 2 to 5 years of software development experience, preferably in a commercial development environment, although capability and potential matter more than exact years.\nHands-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.\nFamiliarity with Git, collaborative development workflows, CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery.\nA test-first attitude, with a willingness to write and maintain automated tests as part of normal development.\nAbility to work well in an agile team, communicate clearly and take a practical, reliable approach to delivery.\nGenuine enthusiasm for technology, with a willingness to learn, improve and take on more technical ownership over time.\nDesirable experience\nExperience or good working knowledge of Spring Framework, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate or similar backend technologies.\nUnderstanding of REST APIs and service-based development.\nFront-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.\nExposure 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.\nExperience with, or working towards, accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.2 AA.\nExperience working in secure, regulated or operationally sensitive environments.\nWhy this role\nThis 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.\nYou 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.\nYou will be supported by experienced engineers, encouraged to ask questions and trusted to take ownership as your confidence grows.\nHow we work\nYou 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.\nWe 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.\nOur 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.\nSecurity clearance and eligibility\nThis role may require eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance, depending on the project or assignment.\nYou 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.\nCandidates must already have the right to work in the UK.\nIdeally educated to degree level in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related technical discipline.\n\nEquivalent practical experience, professional training or relevant certifications will also be considered.\n\n 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:\nPrivate Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) \n25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)\n4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)\nA Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%\nA selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs\nAll 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. \nOTHER INFORMATION\nCandidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.\nAll offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks. \nDepending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.\nNEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.\nWho We Are:\nWe’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). 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