Java Engineer

Firm

PA Consulting

4th Floor, Printworks, 35 - 39 Queen Street, Belfast, BT1 6EA
, United Kingdom

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer‑centric service design and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech‑driven world.

• Join our Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.
• Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust‑based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. You have the option to progress with us on a technical career track. No need to go onto the Partner career track if this doesn’t align with what you want to do.
• Hybrid working – we require presence in the office or on client site minimum 2 days per week.
• Work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks across seven sectors – no project is ever the same.
• Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative tech community through knowledge‑sharing and peer‑level support, coaching and mentoring.
• Deepen your expertise through a culture of learning and growth – you’ll have a budget to take courses (technical and non‑technical training), plus gain certifications.

While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high‑performance applications:

• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  Java, Java OOPS, Java 8
• Cloud technologies: AWS

• Apply object‑oriented programming principles in Java to design and implement robust and scalable solutions.
• Utilise cloud technologies like AWS and various data storage solutions.
• Embed your leadership skills to support team members and successful project implementation.
• Work to agile best practices and cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. You’ll use your technical skills to problem‑solve with clients, as well as working on internal projects.
• Live in‑person whiteboarding sessions to problem‑solve as a team, alongside asynchronous communication on Teams.
• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. The actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.
• An environment that deeply cares about its values.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Java software development.
• Deep understanding of multi‑threading concepts and performance optimisation.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and deliver complex software solutions.
• You thrive in problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-pace environment.

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy five additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being of our people. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations – if you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us at recruitm
.

Job information
Firm: PA Consulting

Location:

Belfast