Java Consultant- Contract-Outside IR35

Java Consultant- Contract-Outside IR35

Posted 1 day ago by Consol Partners

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£650 Per day
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Hybrid
London, UK
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Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services (AWS) Angular (Web Framework) Apache Cassandra Application Programming Interface (API) Azure Kubernetes Service Back End (Software Engineering) Business Case Business Requirements Cloud-Native Architecture Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Device Tracking Software Expense Management Financial Services Front End (Software Engineering) Github Gitlab Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Java (Programming Language) Jenkins Junit Kubernetes Management Microsoft Azure Mockito NoSQL Software Engineering Solution Delivery Spring Boot Stakeholder Management TypeScript

Summary: The role is for a Senior Software Consultant within a Tier 1 consultancy's Centre of Excellence, focusing on strategic transformation in financial services. The consultant will lead a feature team on SME spend and expense management, utilizing their technical expertise in Java and Angular. The position requires a blend of technical development and client engagement, with a strong emphasis on delivering scalable solutions. The contract is for 12 months, starting on 1st October 2025, and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop scalable Back End services using Java (Spring Boot) and microservices
  • Build and maintain Front End components using Angular, with future migration to React
  • Lead client engagements and shape solution delivery from discovery through implementation
  • Translate business requirements into actionable technical artefacts
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, performant code delivery in AWS
  • Collaborate across disciplines to align technical solutions with business objectives
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and internal knowledge sharing

Key Skills:

  • 20+ years in software engineering or technical consulting
  • Proven leadership of enterprise-scale teams or workstreams
  • Strong consulting mindset with experience guiding clients through trade-offs and implementation
  • Demonstrable experience in business case development and stakeholder engagement
  • Technical proficiency across:
    • Java 8+/Spring Boot/REST APIs/Microservices
    • Angular (React/Vue.js a plus), TypeScript, HTML/CSS/JavaScript
    • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
    • Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals
    • SQL (PostgreSQL, MSSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)
    • Testing frameworks: JUnit, Mockito, Test Containers
    • Kafka and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Experience in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Ability to operate independently in client-facing environments
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Familiarity with API integration and third-party service orchestration
  • Exposure to Sales & Trading or financial product domains is advantageous

Salary (Rate): £650 per day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract Opportunity: Senior Software Consultant - Centre of Excellence (CoE)
Location: City of London, London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Start Date: 1st October 2025
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Duration: 12 months
Day Rate: Up to £650 per day

A Tier 1 consultancy is building a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to lead strategic transformation programmes across financial services. We are seeking senior consultants with deep technical expertise and commercial maturity to join a high-impact feature team focused on SME spend and expense management. This includes debit/credit card hosting, transaction controls, and expense tracking, with future priorities expanding into new feature areas and Front End modernisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop scalable Back End services using Java (Spring Boot) and microservices
  • Build and maintain Front End components using Angular, with future migration to React
  • Lead client engagements and shape solution delivery from discovery through implementation
  • Translate business requirements into actionable technical artefacts
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure, performant code delivery in AWS
  • Collaborate across disciplines to align technical solutions with business objectives
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and internal knowledge sharing

Required Experience:

  • 20+ years in software engineering or technical consulting
  • Proven leadership of enterprise-scale teams or workstreams
  • Strong consulting mindset with experience guiding clients through trade-offs and implementation
  • Demonstrable experience in business case development and stakeholder engagement
  • Technical proficiency across:
    • Java 8+/Spring Boot/REST APIs/Microservices
    • Angular (React/Vue.js a plus), TypeScript, HTML/CSS/JavaScript
    • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
    • Docker, Kubernetes fundamentals
    • SQL (PostgreSQL, MSSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)
    • Testing frameworks: JUnit, Mockito, Test Containers
    • Kafka and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Ability to operate independently in client-facing environments
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Familiarity with API integration and third-party service orchestration
  • Exposure to Sales & Trading or financial product domains is advantageous

If this opportunity aligns with your background and interests, please reach out with your CV and availability. We are reviewing profiles on a rolling basis and welcome early engagement.

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