Java Developer (Contract) - 6 months remote contract
Posted 1 week ago by Stealth IT Consulting
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Java Developer involves joining a delivery team to work on high-impact projects within enterprise environments, focusing on building and enhancing scalable Back End systems in an Agile setting. The position requires strong Java development skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The contract is initially for 6 months with potential extensions, and the working model is hybrid based on client requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performing Java applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product)
- Contribute to architecture decisions and system design
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with Java (8/11/17+)
- Experience with Spring/Spring Boot
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- Exposure to RESTful API development
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Salary (Rate): £530 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Start Date: June 2026
Location: UK-based (Hybrid working model - depending on client requirements)
Rate: £500 - £530 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: Initial 6 months (likely extensions)
Overview
We are currently looking for experienced Java Developers to join a growing delivery team working on high-impact projects within enterprise environments. The role involves building and enhancing scalable Back End systems in a collaborative Agile setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performing Java applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product)
- Contribute to architecture decisions and system design
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience with Java (8/11/17+)
- Experience with Spring/Spring Boot
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- Exposure to RESTful API development
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Desirable Skills
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Frontend exposure (React/Angular) - beneficial but not essential
Candidate Profile
- Strong problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive and delivery-focused
Additional Information
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
- Hybrid working model (on-site requirements may vary by project)
- Immediate interviews available