Senior Java Developer, Hybrid/Liverpool, 510 pd Inside
Posted 3 days ago by SmartSourcing Ltd
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Liverpool, UK
Summary: The Senior Java Developer role in Liverpool involves supporting the delivery of new online forms as digital services for a six-month contract. The position requires a hybrid working arrangement with two days on-site in Bootle, Liverpool, and is classified as inside IR35. Candidates should have experience with UK government digital services and proficiency in Java Spring Boot for building dynamic web forms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the organization in delivering new online forms as digital services.
- Build dynamic, user-friendly web forms that align with GDS standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the directorate, including software developers, delivery managers, user researchers, and test engineers.
- Ensure accessibility, security, and performance of web forms.
Key Skills:
- Proficient in Java, Spring Boot MVC, jQuery, and Spring Framework.
- Strong experience with JSON and Thymeleaf.
- Proficient in RESTful API development with Postman and SWAGGR.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Ingress, cookie/session management, and secure web application practices.
- Knowledge of GDS Themes, design principles, and accessibility standards.
- Proficient in unit testing using JUnit and handling POJOs and mock data.
- Understanding of microservices and distributed systems.
- Experience in public sector or GDS compliant environments (Desirable).
- Familiarity with containerisation (e.g., Docker, AKS, Kubernetes) (Desirable).
- Exposure to Front End frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) is a plus (Desirable).
Salary (Rate): £510 daily
City: Liverpool
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Java Developer - Liverpool - Hybrid/2 Days on site in Bootle, Liverpool - 510 pd Inside IR35 - 6 months
Currently we are recruiting for a Senior Java Developer to join one of our clients for a 6 month contract. This role is inside IR35 and offering market rates. They are based in Liverpool and need someone who can work on a hybrid basis.
As an experienced full stack Senior Java Developer, you will support the organisation in delivering new online form as digital services. This role will focus on building dynamic, user-friendly web forms that align with GDS standards and ensure accessibility, security, and performance.
As the Senior Java Developer, you will work closely with colleagues across the directorate, within the Software Development team and alongside other full-stack developers, delivery mangers, user researchers and test engineers.
Our client is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working on UK government digital services and are familiar with the GDS style and standards. They also want someone who has experience of building dynamic forms with Java Spring Boot, as this would be highly beneficial for the role.
Experience Required:
Proficient in Java, Spring Boot MVC, jQuery, and Spring Framework.
Strong experience with JSON and Thymeleaf
Proficient in RESTful API development with Postman, SWAGGR.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with Ingress, cookie/session management, and secure web application practices.
Knowledge of GDS Themes, design principles and accessibility standards.
Proficient in unit testing using JUnit and handling POJOs and mock data
Understanding of microservices and distributed systems.
Experience in public sector or GDS compliant environments (Desirable)
Familiarity with containerisation (eg, Docker, AKS, Kubernetes) (Desirable)
Exposure to Front End frameworks (eg React, Angular) is a plus (Desirable)
If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!
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