Java Developer
Summary: The role of Java Developer involves joining a high-performing engineering team to modernize platforms using Spring Boot and microservices architecture, while deploying solutions into AWS cloud environments. The position requires collaboration within an Agile environment and focuses on delivering secure, scalable, enterprise-grade systems. The contract is for 12 months and offers an opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects. Candidates should have strong Java development experience and familiarity with modern engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot
- Design and build modular, scalable, and maintainable applications
- Work with enterprise Middleware including WebLogic Server and CAS SDK
- Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into AWS
- Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Promote engineering best practices including:
- Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Testing
- Coding standards & branching strategies
- Support system design by helping decompose monolithic systems into microservices
- Partner with QA teams to ensure both functional and non-functional testing
- Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Java (JDK 11+)
- Proven development experience using Spring Boot
- Experience building and integrating microservices architectures
- Familiarity with AWS cloud services
- Experience with enterprise Middleware (WebLogic, CAS or similar)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Salary (Rate): £65,000 yearly
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Java DeveloperType: Contract Location: Newcastle, UK (Hybrid)Duration: 12 monthsRole OverviewWe're looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering secure, scalable, enterprise-grade systems. You'll be working on modernising platforms using Spring Boot and microservices architecture, deploying into cloud environments (AWS), and contributing to best-in-class engineering practices. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-impact systems within a collaborative Agile environment.Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot
- Design and build modular, scalable, and maintainable applications
- Work with enterprise Middleware including WebLogic Server and CAS SDK
- Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into AWS
- Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Promote engineering best practices including:
- Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Testing
- Coding standards & branching strategies
- Support system design by helping decompose monolithic systems into microservices
- Partner with QA teams to ensure both functional and non-functional testing
- Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies
- Strong hands-on experience with Java (JDK 11+)
- Proven development experience using Spring Boot
- Experience building and integrating microservices architectures
- Familiarity with AWS cloud services
- Experience with enterprise Middleware (WebLogic, CAS or similar)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
- Exposure to API security protocols (OAuth, JWT, CAS)
- Experience working in large enterprise environments
- Knowledge of test automation frameworks
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, modernisation projects
- Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture
- Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and microservices technologies
- Long-term contract with potential extensions
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