ATC Generic - Java Dev - L10/9

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large-scale projects

Collaborative engineering culture

Exposure to cloud and microservices

Contract extensions potential

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Java Developer to join our engineering team in Newcastle on a Hybrid arrangement (3 days onsite weekly). The role focuses on modernising platforms with Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS cloud deployments in an Agile setting.

You will build Java-based microservices, work with WebLogic CAS middleware, and contribute to containerised deployments using Docker/Kubernetes while upholding TDD, CI/CD, and secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on Java development experience (JDK 11+).
• Experience building microservices using Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and enterprise middleware (WebLogic, CAS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Agile/Scrum experience with collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Design modular, scalable, and maintainable applications.
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into AWS.
• Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Promote engineering best practices including TDD and CI/CT.
• Support system design by decomposing monolithic systems into microservices.
• Partner with QA to ensure functional and non-functional testing.
• Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Java (JDK 11+)

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS cloud services

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

API security protocols

Tools

WebLogic Server

CAS SDK

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