NEC Software Solutions
NEC Software Solutions
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConsultingHealthcareLogistics
NEC Software Solutions develops software and digital services for organizations working across government, healthcare, housing, and public safety. Its offering includes business process services, digital mailroom solutions, document management, and cloud hosting, with an emphasis on user-centered technology and practical support. The company works with public service organizations in the UK and internationally, helping them respond to changing operational needs through digital tools designed to strengthen communities.

Junior to Mid-Level Full-Stack Developer at NEC Software Solutions – UK Remote

Develop Java or Kotlin back-end services and modern web applications for NEC Software Solutions. Help deliver secure public-sector systems, integrations and national services.

Description

  • Develop and maintain features with Java or Kotlin, Spring Boot and modern web technologies
  • Create RESTful APIs for internal platforms and system integrations
  • Support front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular or AngularJS
  • Produce clear, readable and maintainable code
  • Work with relational and NoSQL databases to query, organise and manage data
  • Carry out unit, integration and functional testing
  • Review code with colleagues and address software defects
  • Use Git, build systems and CI/CD pipelines as part of daily development
  • Work closely with product, QA, design, DevOps and engineering colleagues
  • Apply sound engineering practices across security, performance, accessibility and maintainability
  • Own assigned tasks and help strengthen shared engineering standards
  • Develop software used by national systems, public services and operational environments

Requirements

  • Eligible for security clearance and have lived in the UK for at least five years
  • Already hold the right to work in the UK
  • Have an established right to work and travel within the UK, supported by documentary evidence
  • Bring approximately two to five years of software development experience, preferably in a commercial setting
  • Have practical Java or Kotlin experience and understand object-oriented programming
  • Have used Spring Boot or a comparable back-end framework
  • Understand relational and NoSQL databases
  • Know Git, collaborative development practices, CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery
  • Be prepared to write and maintain automated tests
  • Work effectively in an agile team and communicate clearly
  • Have experience with or working knowledge of Spring Framework, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate or comparable back-end technologies
  • Understand REST APIs and service-oriented development
  • Have front-end experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, ideally including TypeScript
  • Know frameworks or libraries such as React, Angular, AngularJS or Vue
  • Have exposure to AWS or Azure, containers, Kubernetes and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
  • Have experience with or be working towards WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards
  • Have worked in secure, regulated or operationally sensitive environments
  • Ideally hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related technical subject
  • Equivalent practical experience, professional training or relevant certifications may be accepted
  • Pass required vetting, reference and occupational health checks; a DBS check may also be needed depending on the role

Benefits

  • NEC-funded private medical cover for employees, with family membership available at an additional cost
  • 25 days of paid holiday for full-time employees, with the option to buy or sell days
  • NEC-funded life assurance worth four times basic salary, with additional cover available at an extra cost
  • Group pension plan with employer contributions of up to 8.5%
  • Flexible benefits designed to support individual needs
  • Free LinkedIn Learning access to more than 15,000 courses
  • Pension scheme with contributions above the average
  • Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support available throughout recruitment and interviews

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