Senior Software Developer

About the Role

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions and the benefits of freeport status to our customers.An excellent opportunity has opened within our IT department within CNS for a Senior Developer to join us and be based out of our operation in the Southampton. 

6 month FTC 

Location: Southampton

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Key Responsibilities:  

• Design, build, and maintain software solutions using clean, efficient code
• Use tools like Java, Spring Boot and Hibernate to develop reliable applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects effectively
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, ensuring smooth system performance
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation
• Develop and run tests to ensure software quality
• Suggest improvements to development processes and team workflows
• Mentor junior developers and support knowledge sharing
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

Qualifications & Experience: 

 Qualifications:

• Minimum five GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English
• Two A-Level passes or equivalent
• Degree or HND in Computing or related field (preferred)
• ITIL4 Foundation certification (desirable)

Experience:

• 3+ years as a Java developer in a commercial setting
• Skilled in gathering requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Hands-on experience with XP practices: TDD, CI, refactoring, pair programming
• Strong understanding of OO design and software patterns
• Proficient in Spring/Java, Docker, Kubernetes
• Web development experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Full software development lifecycle exposure
• Skilled in relational database design and SQL performance tuning
• Familiar with testing tools like JUnit, JMeter, Selenium
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of secure coding practices
• Agile development experience
• Proven track record of driving engineering improvements
• Experience mentoring and supporting team development

NOTE: All of our roles are subject to the below:

• Eligibility to work in the UK. 
• A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads. 
• No unspent criminal convictions. 
• Due to manufacturing guidelines on equipment and site safety critical health and safety requirements, we have strict weight and medical requirements that need to be met and maintained.  For our safety critical roles health and medical and fitness checks are performed. Requirements include, but are not limited to, weight, height, blood pressure and hearing. 
• We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.  

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O. 

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. 

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.