Java Developer - IBM CIC

Job description

· Salary: Competative plus benefits
· Travel: flexibility to travel across the UK up to 5 days a week (travel allowance and travel expenses paid)

About Us
The Client Innovation Centre (CIC) is a new, innovative and exciting part of IBM. A fast-paced and dynamic business, built to deliver high-value technical services to world renowned clients. Since opening our first UK office in Leicester in Spring 2015, we've significantly grown. We currently have five UK centres, with offices in Leicester, Hursley, Thames Valley (Swindon), and the North (Preston & Newcastle), along with a group specialising in Microsoft applications. All of our employees work in a consultancy environment on a variety of exciting projects across a range of sectors. Every project has its own unique working environment - this enables our employees to build their experience, skillset and network.

About the Role
You will work with various projects and clients, working towards client specifications. Your role will involve:
·  Development for specific systems on a range of platforms including Linux, Microsoft and various mobile environments
·  Working within the entire development life-cycle including design, build, and coding
·  Using object oriented programming languages and tools to deliver a range of solutions
About You
If you are looking to develop your career in a friendly and upbeat working environment, adaptable and resilient to change then IBM Client Innovation Centre UK is an excellent place to take this step.

Auto req ID

250097BR
Required Education

Non-Degree Program
Role ( Job Role )

Application Developer
State / Province

LANCASHIRE
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Company

(1387) IBM Service Centre UK Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 100% or 5 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

PRESTON
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Technical Skills
The following technical skills are important:
·  Java or similar language
·  Experience of full stack development such as React, Angular, or Node.JS
·  Experience delivery methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall
·  Experience of working with web or cloud based services – e.g. RESTful
Country/Region

United Kingdom
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Desirable skills include:
·  Understanding of integration principles – e.g. advanced message queueing.
Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Eligibility Requirements

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, in order for you to be eligible for this role, all applicants must hold a UK work permit or visa valid for a two year period prior to applying. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. For certain projects, ideally candidates will be British Nationals with a minimum of 5 years UK residency, preferably 10 years.

Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

Yes
Introduction

As a Java Developer, you will lead IBM Client Innovation Centre into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM Client Innovation Centre and its clients, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path!
Your Life @ IBM

As the CIC is very much an employee focussed environment we are proud of our employee training programmes. As part of the CIC, you will have the opportunity to undertake a multitude of training courses with an extensive range of classroom, e-learning, interactive and video courses. With our support, you will have the opportunity to acquire industry recognised qualifications, gain valuable experience with globally renowned companies and work with industry leading technologies. If you are as passionate about IT as we are, this will hopefully excite you as much as it excites us
About Business Unit

The IBM Client Innovation Centre is an entrepreneurial start-up with the support of the world's largest IT and consulting services company: IBM. The centre has been established to deliver a wide range of the latest technical services to our clients.
We are operating from 16+ locations spread across Europe. This way we are able to meet the technical, language, time zone, and regulatory requirements of projects for local clients.
About IBM

The first CIC in the UK is located in Leicester in the East Midlands. Following the success of our business as the newest, fastest growing part of IBM, the CIC introduced four new satellite centres to deliver new project activity. Our centres are based in Hursley, the Thames Valley, the North spanning across Preston and Newcastle, with a fifth centre providing Microsoft skills.