Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Software Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Talent

£550 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Summary: Talent Consulting is seeking multiple Java Developers with SC Clearance to join a high-profile government organization for a 6-month project starting in October. The role involves transforming business requirements into production-ready code and collaborating with teams to design and maintain large-scale services. Candidates should possess strong software engineering skills and experience with Java and related technologies. The position is hybrid, based in either Manchester or Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transform business requirements into production-ready code
  • Ensure system robustness, resilience, and stability
  • Develop and maintain a fit-for-purpose automated test suite
  • Produce comprehensive technical documentation for wider consumption
  • Contribute to the design of larger systems as part of a team
  • Collaborate across teams, working with Lead Engineers and Technical Architects to explore technical solutions
  • Review specifications with colleagues and apply agreed standards and tools to design, code, test, correct and document programmes of medium to high complexity

Key Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices
  • Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining automated test suites
  • Experience with Java (11/17/21) and the Spring Boot framework
  • Knowledge of microservice architecture and API design principles
  • Understanding of TDD and BDD principles
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI desirable)
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerisation (Kubernetes/EKS desirable)
  • Ability to work in Agile delivery environments
  • Knowledge of Kafka
  • SC Security Clearance - Active

Salary (Rate): £550 daily

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Java Developer - SC Cleared Hybrid Working - Manchester OR Newcastle 6 months - Starting in October £500-£550 Inside IR35

Talent Consulting is seeking multiple Java Developers to join a high-profile government organisation on an exciting new programme of work. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working on modern, large-scale services that make a real difference.

We are looking for Java developers who can:

  • Transform business requirements into production-ready code
  • Ensure system robustness, resilience, and stability
  • Develop and maintain a fit-for-purpose automated test suite
  • Produce comprehensive technical documentation for wider consumption
  • Contribute to the design of larger systems as part of a team
  • Collaborate across teams, working with Lead Engineers and Technical Architects to explore technical solutions
  • Review specifications with colleagues and apply agreed standards and tools to design, code, test, correct and document programmes of medium to high complexity

As a Java Developer you will have the following experience:

  • Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices
  • Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining automated test suites
  • Experience with Java (11/17/21) and the Spring Boot framework
  • Knowledge of microservice architecture and API design principles
  • Understanding of TDD and BDD principles
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI desirable)
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerisation (Kubernetes/EKS desirable)
  • Ability to work in Agile delivery environments
  • Knowledge of Kafka
  • SC Security Clearance - Active