Java Software Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Oliver Bernard
£100 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Java Engineer role involves working with a major government organization to deliver large-scale digital transformation projects that enhance public services across the UK. The position requires collaboration within an engineering team to develop secure and high-performing Java applications. Responsibilities include contributing to the software development lifecycle and implementing best practices for code quality and performance. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a focus on modern technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-quality, reliable Java-based applications and microservices
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) – design, build, test, deploy, and support
- Work within Agile teams alongside DevOps, QA, and UX specialists
- Implement best practices for code quality, security, and performance
- Support continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with Java 11+ (Spring Boot, RESTful APIs)
- Familiarity with AWS / Azure or similar cloud environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
- Exposure to Microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of Agile delivery and collaborative development practices
- Previous public sector or large-scale enterprise experience is a plus
Salary (Rate): £700.00 daily
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Java Engineer
We’re working with a major government organisation delivering large-scale digital transformation projects that directly improve services for millions across the UK. You’ll join a collaborative engineering team using modern technologies to build secure, scalable, and high-performing applications that support critical public services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality, reliable Java-based applications and microservices
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) – design, build, test, deploy, and support
- Work within Agile teams alongside DevOps, QA, and UX specialists
- Implement best practices for code quality, security, and performance
- Support continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives
Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience with Java 11+ (Spring Boot, RESTful APIs)
- Familiarity with AWS / Azure or similar cloud environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
- Exposure to Microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of Agile delivery and collaborative development practices
- Previous public sector or large-scale enterprise experience is a plus
More information: Hybrid working – 3 days per week on-site in Birmingham
Up to £700p/d inside IR35 for 12 months