Job Description

Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography, we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.

Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.

Purpose

We are seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Winnersh UK, supporting long-term Government projects.

This role requires strong Java fundamentals and the ability to deliver clean, secure, maintainable back-end code within a structured, compliance-driven environment. You will work closely with senior engineers and technical leads to develop, enhance, and maintain mission-critical biometric and identity systems that directly support UK public safety operations.

Please note: Candidates must be eligible for SC and NPPV3 clearance, requiring five years’ continuous UK residency; criminal convictions may impact approval.

Key Missions

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain secure back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs aligned to clean architecture and secure coding standards
• Write high-quality, maintainable, production-ready code that meets functional and non-functional requirements
• Contribute to requirements analysis, effort estimations and technical design discussions
• Apply software development best practices including version control, peer reviews, build processes and testing
• Optimise application performance and support bug fixes, enhancements and system improvements
• Work with PostgreSQL and related database technologies to ensure data integrity and efficiency
• Reuse and integrate existing frameworks and components where appropriate
• Document technical solutions clearly through code comments and supporting documentation
• Deliver software in line with security and compliance standards
• Collaborate effectively within a small engineering team and support junior developers where needed

Profile & Other Information

Requirements

• 2–3 years professional experience in Java development with a strong understanding of core Java principles and object-oriented programming
• Experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or relational databases
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
• Comfortable participating in live coding discussions
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working on government or regulated projects
• Knowledge of tools such as SonarQube, Nexus, Bitbucket, or similar
• Exposure to secure development practices
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Long Description

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension with employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Stable, long-term project roadmap extending through 2028
• Structured engineering environment with clear technical ownership

Working Model

• Location: Winnersh Triangle, UK with access to free parking
• Hybrid: 2 days per week onsite, Thursday (core)
• Core hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Security Clearance is required for this role; IDEMIA will sponsor and manage the application process at no cost to the candidate, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and are willing to submit the necessary information.

By choosing to work at IDEMIA, you will join a unique tech company, offering a wide range of growth opportunities. You will contribute to a safer world, collaborating with an international and global community. We value the diversity of our teams and welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of how they look, where they come from, who they love, or what they think.

We deliver cutting edge, future proof innovation that reach the highest technological standards and we’re transforming, fast, to stay a leader in a world that’s changing fast, too.

At IDEMIA, people can develop their expertise and feel a sense of ownership and empowerment, in a global environment, as part of a company with the ambition and the ability to change the world.

Visit our website to know more about the leader in Identity Technologies

www.idemia.com