Contract Senior Software Engineer

Contract Senior Software Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by iO Associates - UK/EU

£450 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Summary: iO Associates is seeking three Senior Software Engineers to join a UK Government department for a 24-month programme starting in September 2025. The role requires a hybrid working arrangement with 2 to 3 days per week on-site in Newcastle. Candidates should possess strong skills in Java and Node.js, along with experience in Agile environments and cloud services. The position is classified as inside IR35 with a daily rate of £450.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of a 2-year programme for a UK Government department.
  • Develop software using Java and Node.js.
  • Utilize Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes in a production environment.
  • Work with AWS or Azure cloud services.
  • Collaborate within Agile delivery teams.
  • Ensure compliance with GDS standards.
  • Communicate effectively and solve problems as they arise.

Key Skills:

  • Strong commercial experience in Java and Node.js development.
  • Proficiency with Spring Boot.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in a production environment.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure cloud services.
  • Experience working in Agile delivery teams.
  • Previous experience delivering to GDS standards.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary (Rate): £450 per day

City: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

iO Associates are partnered with a UK Government department on their search for 3x Senior Software Engineers to support the delivery of a 2-year programme.

Start: September 2025

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid; 2 to 3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 24 months

Rate: £450 per day, Inside IR35

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Strong commercial experience in Java and Node.js development
  • Proficiency with Spring Boot
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in a production environment
  • Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure cloud services
  • Demonstrated experience working in Agile delivery teams
  • Previous experience delivering to GDS standards
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills