Senior Java Developer

Summary: The role of a Java Developer involves joining a high-performing delivery team within a central government modernization program, focusing on transforming legacy systems into scalable, cloud-based services. The position requires collaboration within an Agile Scrum team and emphasizes the development and maintenance of Java-based microservices and APIs. The role is hybrid, requiring two days on-site in Telford, and is classified as inside IR35. Candidates must be able to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based microservices and APIs
• Build and test RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and JUnit
• Apply Kubernetes for containerisation and deployment
• Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices in secure development
• Support continuous integration, testing, and deployment activities

Key Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of REST API development and JSON
• Proficiency in JUnit for unit testing
• Experience deploying microservices using Kubernetes
• Proven background working in complex technical environments, ideally from regulated sectors such as Banking, Finance, Insurance, Utilities, or Telecommunications

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Telford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Java Developer - Inside IR35 (2 Days On-site, Telford)

Contract | Central Government Project | Hybrid Working

Must be able to obtain SC

We're seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing delivery team within a large-scale central government modernisation programme. You'll work as part of an Agile Scrum team made up of Java Engineers, Front End Developers, and Quality Engineers, contributing to the transformation of Legacy systems into scalable, cloud-based services.

Location: Telford (2 days on-site per week)
Contract: Inside IR35
Sector: Central Government/Public Sector
Duration: Ongoing contract

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based microservices and APIs

• Build and test RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and JUnit

• Apply Kubernetes for containerisation and deployment

• Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices in secure development

• Support continuous integration, testing, and deployment activities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot

• Solid understanding of REST API development and JSON

• Proficiency in JUnit for unit testing

• Experience deploying microservices using Kubernetes

• Proven background working in complex technical environments, ideally from regulated sectors such as Banking, Finance, Insurance, Utilities, or Telecommunications

Desirable/Nice-to-Have Skills

• JPA/Hibernate

• Maven

• Mockito

• Kibana

• AWS

• GitLab (CI/CD)

• Helm

• OpenAPI

• SQL

• Shell Scripting