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Software Engineer - Java

Royal Mail

Software Engineer - Java

Salary Not Specified

Royal Mail, Farringdon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 30 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 13a98d35b0b944d4bf9cf6dbdede5577

Full Job Description

As a Software Engineer at Royal Mail Group, you will be responsible for delivering highly efficient software solutions into a complex IT estate . Preparing and producing releases of software components to support EPS systems, you will work with standard software development lifecycles and the RMG programme lifecycle framework assurance of supplier solutions to ensure compliance with requirements and procurements.

Working with senior developers and others you will deliver high-quality technical solutions to business problems as part of a team development effort. Identify technologies to employ as appropriate, and take responsibility for delivery of reliable, maintainable code as part of the ongoing delivery process.

  • Excellent Java knowledge, with significant commercial experience in Java 11 and beyond .


  • Strong OOP knowledge .


  • TDD, Mocking and CI / CD knowledge and experience .


  • Experience implementing REST APIs, using JSON or XML .


  • Good SQL knowledge.


  • Good knowledge and experience with source control systems (preferably Git).


  • Able to bring the experience and ideas that will help the Royal Mail deliver large scale modernisation programmes .


  • A confident communicator - verbally and in code .


  • Committed to the values of software craftsmanship .


  • Identification of improvement opportunities .


  • Ability to adapt and innovate .


  • Experience of working in agile projects using Scrum and Kanban.


  • A capable generalist with a holistic approach to engineering challenges.


    • Nice to have
  • SpringBoot knowledge and experience


  • Cloud deployments with Azure and/or Google Cloud


  • Practical DevOps experience

    Competitive Salary

  • 18% Bonus

  • Car allowance or cash alternative

  • Competivite Pension Scheme

  • Hybrid Working (2-3 days in office)

  • Private Healthcare

  • 25 Days Holiday (and the option to buy more)

  • RMG Share Schemes - partnership and matching share offer

  • Family friendly support - enhanaced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave