Back-End Developer
Posted 1 day ago by Lucid Support Services Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: We're seeking an experienced Back-End Developer with active SC Clearance to join a high-impact delivery team focused on secure, large-scale systems. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing Back End services for critical government platforms, with a mix of remote work and weekly on-site collaboration in Manchester or Croydon. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges. This position offers hands-on work and the opportunity to influence technical direction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable Back End services.
- Develop event-driven and streaming solutions using Kafka.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested Java code.
- Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and Front End teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and sprint ceremonies.
- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Ensure all work adheres to security, compliance, and performance standards.
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with Java.
- Hands-on experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, event streaming, etc.).
- Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
Salary (Rate): £0 per day
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Back-End Developer - SC Cleared (3+ Month Contract)
Location: Remote (with weekly on-site visit to Manchester or Croydon Hub)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Contract Length: Initial 3 months, with strong potential for extension
Overview
We're looking for an experienced Back-End Developer with active SC Clearance to join a high-impact delivery team working on secure, large-scale systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is comfortable working remotely with occasional on-site collaboration.
You'll be contributing to the design, development, and optimisation of Back End services that support critical government platforms. The work is hands-on, collaborative, and offers the opportunity to influence technical direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable Back End services.
- Develop event-driven and streaming solutions using Kafka.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested Java code.
- Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and Front End teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and sprint ceremonies.
- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Ensure all work adheres to security, compliance, and performance standards.
Required Skills
- Strong commercial experience with Java.
- Hands-on experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, event streaming, etc.).
- Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with any of the following is beneficial but not essential:
- Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data)
- Postgres
- OpenSearch/ElasticSearch
- NodeJS
- REST API design and development
- WireMock or similar tools for API mocking
Working Model
- Remote-first, with flexibility.
- On-site attendance once per week at either the Manchester or Croydon hub (your choice).
- Collaborative, agile delivery environment.