Java Developer

Java Developer

Posted Today by Computer Futures - London & S.E(Permanent and Contract)

£540 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester, UK

Summary: The role is for a Java Developer with expertise in Java Spring Boot and experience in cloud migrations, particularly on AWS. The position is contract-based for an initial three months, with a strong possibility of extension. The developer will work in a hybrid model, spending two days a week in the Manchester office, collaborating with a small team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Java & Spring Boot development
  • Owning and delivering cloud migrations
  • Migrating a full product stack to cloud services
  • Heavy focus on AWS (infrastructure, databases, frameworks, services)
  • Working closely with engineers and stakeholders across teams
  • Quickly learning existing systems and domain knowledge
  • Using AI tools to support development and delivery

Key Skills:

  • Experience with Java, including Spring Boot
  • Proven experience owning or delivering cloud migration projects
  • Strong AWS knowledge (around 80% of the role is AWS-focused)
  • Ability to move infrastructure, databases, applications, and frameworks to the cloud
  • Strong communication skills - comfortable handling questions and integrations across teams
  • Ability to ramp up quickly in unfamiliar systems

Salary (Rate): £540 daily

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

I'm working with a client who are looking for an engineer with solid Java Spring Boot skills and hands-on experience owning cloud migrations, primarily on AWS.

Key info:

  • Contract: Initial 3 months, with a strong likelihood of 6-9 months extension
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Day rate: £540
  • Inside IR35
  • Hybrid: Manchester (2 days per week in the office)
  • Team size: 4-5 engineers
  • Interview process:

- 1st stage virtual (75 mins technical + 15 mins Q&A)

- 2nd stage in-person (90 mins: migration knowledge + pairing exercise)

Role highlights:

  • Java & Spring Boot development
  • Owning and delivering cloud migrations
  • Migrating a full product stack to cloud services
  • Heavy focus on AWS (infrastructure, databases, frameworks, services)
  • Working closely with engineers and stakeholders across teams
  • Quickly learning existing systems and domain knowledge
  • Using AI tools to support development and delivery

Key skills they're looking for:

  • Experience with Java, including Spring Boot
  • Proven experience owning or delivering cloud migration projects
  • Strong AWS knowledge (around 80% of the role is AWS-focused)
  • Ability to move infrastructure, databases, applications, and frameworks to the cloud
  • Strong communication skills - comfortable handling questions and integrations across teams
  • Ability to ramp up quickly in unfamiliar systems

Nice-to-haves (not essential):

  • Experience re-platforming or modernising Legacy systems
  • Broader DevOps or CI/CD exposure
  • Previous use of AI-assisted coding tools

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