Summary: The SC Cleared Java Developer role requires a strong software engineer with extensive experience in Java (Spring Boot) and large-scale microservice architectures. The position involves developing high-quality applications, collaborating with agile teams, and implementing modern development practices. Candidates must hold active SC clearance and be proficient in test-driven development, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical public sector systems in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, scalable Java applications using Spring Boot in large microservice architectures.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional agile teams to design and implement solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following test-driven development (TDD) principles using tools like Junit and Mockito.
• Implement containerisation and orchestration using Docker.
• Work with Postgres or other relational SQL databases, ensuring efficient database interactions and migrations (e.g., using Liquibase).
• Contribute to the implementation and management of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or similar.
• Collaborate with both backend and frontend teams to deliver complete solutions.
• Continuously improve development practices, ensuring security and performance are top priorities.

Key Skills:

• SC Clearance: Active SC clearance is required.
• Java (Spring Boot) expertise in large-scale applications.
• Experience with Postgres (or other relational SQL databases).
• Solid experience with Docker and containerisation.
• Proficiency in Test-driven development using Junit and Mockito (or similar testing libraries).
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or other similar tools).
• Comfortable working in Agile teams, collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): 560

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT