ATC Generic - Java Dev - L10/9

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work on modernising platforms using Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud-based deployments in AWS, within an Agile environment.

The role demands hands-on Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, microservices, AWS familiarity and experience with CI/CD, WebLogic/CAS, and a collaborative approach to delivering secure, scalable enterprise

Qualifications

• Must have strong hands-on Java (JDK 11+) experience.
• Proven Spring Boot development experience.
• Experience building and integrating microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Design modular, scalable, and maintainable applications.
• Collaborate with cloud/infrastructure teams to deploy to AWS.
• Contribute to Docker/Kubernetes containerisation.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and uphold coding standards.

Skills

Java (JDK 11+)

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

Enterprise middleware (WebLogic/CAS)

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role: Java Developer

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid, 3 days onsite a week)

Type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration: 12 months

SHOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC

Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering secure, scalable, enterprise-grade systems. You’ll be working on modernising platforms using Spring Boot and microservices architecture, deploying into cloud environments (AWS), and contributing to best-in-class engineering practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-impact systems within a collaborative Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot
• Design and build modular, scalable, and maintainable applications
• Work with enterprise middleware including WebLogic Server and CAS SDK
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into AWS
• Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Promote engineering best practices including: Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Testing
• Coding standards & branching strategies
• Support system design by helping decompose monolithic systems into microservices
• Partner with QA teams to ensure both functional and non-functional testing
• Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Java (JDK 11+)
• Proven development experience using Spring Boot
• Experience building and integrating microservices architectures
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services
• Experience with enterprise middleware (WebLogic, CAS or similar)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Docker / Kubernetes
• Exposure to API security protocols (OAuth, JWT, CAS)
• Experience working in large enterprise environments
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, modernisation projects
• Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and microservices technologies
• Long-term contract with potential extensions