Senior Software Developer(Kotlin/Java)
Posted Today by TrueNorth®
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Software Developer (Kotlin/Java) involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable back-end services within a government-focused environment. The position requires strong expertise in Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot, and emphasizes collaboration within an Agile team. The successful candidate will champion engineering best practices and contribute to high-quality software delivery. This is a contract position with an initial duration of three months, primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot.
- Collaborate closely with developers, architects, product teams, and stakeholders.
- Champion engineering best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the delivery of high-quality software within Agile delivery teams.
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing activities.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience as a Back-End Software Engineer or Developer.
- Strong commercial experience with Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot.
- Proven expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and modern development methodologies.
- Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience working within government or public sector environments.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Software Developer(Kotlin/Java) Contract Details Role: Senior Software Developer Contract Type: Initial 3-Month Contract Start Date: ASAP Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance preferred, or eligibility to obtain SC Clearance Location: Primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance (maximum once per month). Site locations may vary and could include London, Leeds, or Sheffield. Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer with strong back-end engineering expertise in Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. The successful candidate will join a collaborative Agile team, contributing to the development of high-quality software solutions within a government-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys working closely with colleagues, sharing best practices, influencing technical direction, and delivering robust, scalable applications.
- Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot.
- Collaborate closely with developers, architects, product teams, and stakeholders.
- Champion engineering best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the delivery of high-quality software within Agile delivery teams.
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing activities.
Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience as a Back-End Software Engineer or Developer. Strong commercial experience with: Kotlin Java Spring Boot Proven expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD), with the ability to demonstrate this during a pairing exercise at interview stage. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and modern development methodologies. Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Experience working within government or public sector environments. Desirable Experience Experience working on secure, large-scale digital services. Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and DevOps principles. Previous experience working within teams requiring Security Clearance.