Java Software Engineers
Posted 6 days ago by 1768091143
£510 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester
Summary: The role involves multiple Java engineering positions within a large-scale digital transformation program in the UK public sector, focusing on modern, secure, and scalable services. Candidates will work on greenfield builds, legacy modernization, API development, and microservices. The positions are remote-first with occasional on-site requirements in Manchester or Newcastle. The roles are classified as inside IR35, with a competitive day rate offered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver modern, secure, scalable services used by millions across the UK.
- Engage in greenfield builds and legacy modernization.
- Develop APIs and microservices at enterprise scale.
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary engineering function.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Java.
- Proficiency in frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Struts, and JSF.
- Experience with microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI.
- Agile methodologies.
- Public-sector experience is advantageous but not essential.
Salary (Rate): £510 per day
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Java Engineers - Multiple Contract Roles (Inside IR35) - Remote First
We are supporting a large-scale digital transformation programme within a major UK public-sector environment and have multiple Java engineering roles available across all levels, including:
- Lead Java Developer
- Java Developer
- Full Stack Engineer
- Junior Java Developer
Contract Overview
- Day Rate: £445-£510 per day (Inside IR35)
- Duration: Until September 2026 minimum (potential to Jan 2027)
- Location: Remote-first, occasional on-site in Manchester or Newcastle (up to 2 days/week)
- Clearance:
- 5 Years UK Residency
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
What You'll Be Working On
You'll join a multi-disciplinary engineering function delivering modern, secure, scalable services used by millions across the UK. The work involves greenfield builds, legacy modernisation, API development and microservices at enterprise scale.
Core Technical Skills
- Strong experience with Java
- Frameworks: Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Struts, JSF
- Microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
- Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI
- Agile ways of working
- Public-sector experience advantageous but not essential
Who We're Looking For
Engineers who are collaborative, delivery-focused, and passionate about writing clean, maintainable code. Opportunities span from junior-level developers through to technical leaders.
If you're interested in hearing more, please apply with your latest CV and we'll be in touch.