Curam Senior Technical Consultant

Location: United Kingdom

Curam by Merative empowers governments around the world. Trusted across 12 countries and jurisdictions, available in 14 languages, and supporting more than 970 government programs, the Curam platform helps protect and serve 187 million people annually — from large-scale national modernization initiatives to mission-critical child welfare and social care systems. This is not just software — it is the digital safety net that helps communities thrive.

As a Senior Technical Consultant on the Curam solutions team, you will have significant responsibility in the delivery of project implementations. You will work closely with clients and systems integration partners and teams on projects to provide technical guidance and design for the Curam platform.

Essential Job Duties

• Facilitate requirements and fit/gap workshops with client staff on technical topics and non-functional requirements
• Create functional and technical designs as well as solution prototypes to support Curam configurations and extensions such as workflow, rules, and/or integrations
• Develop, code, and unit test Curam extensions in a J2EE environment

Develop REST APIs

• Configure and troubleshoot application servers like WebSphere or WebLogic
• Develop SQLs and performance tune DBs like Oracle and DB2
• Work within Agile delivery teams and DevOps processes
• Establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow employees, System Integration partners and clients, and promote Curam Solution as a capable and trusted partner
• Apply industry standard design methodologies and patterns
• Mentor and assist less experienced consultants as needed

Basic Qualifications (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology equivalent
• Curam Technical certification (preferably on latest Curam version) – or willingness to obtain within 90 days
• 10+ years of experience in a hands-on technical role delivering and implementing software solutions
• 5+ years of experience with Curam software and delivery (Note: Hiring manager minimum for this search is 4+ years)
• 5+ years of experience in Java/J2EE/JEE development, JDBC, XML, XSL, CSS, JavaScript
• Demonstrated experience in modern UI/UX design and user research practices (React.js, Angular, UML)
• Experience with EJB, RSA, UNIX and NT operating systems, Oracle or DB2 databases, WebSphere or WebLogic
• Flexibility to travel if needed

Preferred Skills

• Data architecture and data governance best practices, ETLs, BI platform, data integration, data quality assessments, data migration strategies
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes/Docker
• DevOps tooling: CI/CD, Jenkins, Pipelines, Ansible/Chef/Puppet, Packer/Terraform
• Experience in containers using Kubernetes, Helm charts
• Agile Scrum Master experience

Additional Requirements for This Search

• 4+ years of experience in public sector or government projects (required)
• 4+ years of experience with Curam or IBM Social Program Management software (required)
• College degree required
• Curam certification beneficial but not required; must complete within 90 days of joining
• Open to legal UK citizens/residents; work permit or visa holders may be considered
• Ability to work occasional second shifts, as needed to accommodate global time zones and project requirements.

Compensation

The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings.

Min – Max

£65,920.00 - £98,880.00 (GBP)

Benefits

The benefits described represent the current offerings at our organization, however, benefits are subject to change and may vary by location and employment status. We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, wellness, and financial goals. Please note that benefits may be discussed in more detail during the hiring process.

Remote first / work from home culture

Vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones

Paid leave benefits

Private medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer and employee pension contributions

Bike2work program/benefits

Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP – and more!

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, HIV status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.