JAVA Expert (20599, L5)

Serco is a partner of choice to the European Institutions and other International Organisations. For the past 30 years, we have been providing European and International Organisations a wide range of services including ICT services in support, infrastructure, operations and development as well as managing different contact centres for the key European Institutions, agencies and organisations, in Brussels and across Europe.

What connects the ever-growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service –
To keep ahead, we have to evolve continually and enhance the way we deliver our services. Everyone in Serco has a role to play, here.

Serco provides the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

We are hiring a JAVA Expert for our prestigious partner DIGIT TM (DG Informatics) in Brussels. DIGIT-TM is a contract from the European Commission for IT services across Europe.

If you like to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment, this opportunity can answer to your expectation.

We look forward meeting you! Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity!

At Serco, we do not only offer a career but also the opportunity to join a community where everyone’s wellbeing matters, by living out the Serco values in all we do!

Are you looking to secure a career in a public sector environment? We would love to hear from you!

As JAVA Expertyou will be responsible for:

• Main activity – Architecture, design, implementation, support and operation of solutions in the field of IT security, more specifically identity and access management;
• Provision of expert advice and assistance on identity and access management related matters;
• Participation in technical working groups;
• Production of technical documents and studies

In return, we offer a friendly, supportive and professional environment that respects your work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of public services in Belgium and around the world.

You will join a team where internal coaching will be provided in order to increase your expertise in Java, IT security, secure coding and identity and access management. As a
prerequisite, you are expected to have the following knowledge and skills:

• Java – Good and well-structured knowledge backed with practical experience of both the language and the platform (e.g. syntax and semantics of the Java language, APIs of the Java Development Kit, garbage collection strategies, memory spaces, class loaders, serialization, multi-threading);
• Mockito – At least 4 years of experience
• JAVA Enterprise – Good knowledge of Java Enterprise technologies (one or more application server platforms, common Java EE APIs, such as: Servlet;
• JavaScript & JSP – at least 6 years of experience
• Web concepts – Good understanding of HTTP, HTTPS, Web Services (SOAP and REST);
• Oracle Weblogic Server – at least 2 years of experience
• Backend development techniques – Good understanding of inheritance, polymorphism, SOLID principles, data types, concurrency, design patterns, unit testing; sound experience in Maven and Ant.
• Python & Jython – at least 3 years of experience
• Databases, directories and transactions – Good knowledge of RDBMS (SQL, ACID, XA) and/or directories (LDAP);
• Fluent in English (spoken and written);
• Ability to integrate in an international/multi-cultural environment.

Additionally, you are expected to have one year of experience in one or more of the
following areas:

• Authentication and Authorisation
• Cryptography
• Web Security

Furthermore you must be security clearable.

-

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization.

Data Protection:

When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request.

You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time.

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.
• Pension

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.

We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Apply

Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website

Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

Excellent Salary

Corporate Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

And the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team