Backend/Infrastructure Developer

Tenth Revolution Group; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking an Infrastructure/Backend Developer for a 6-month contract to enhance a legacy Java application and support cloud modernization efforts. Candidates must have NHS or government experience, strong backend skills, and comfort with Oracle PL/SQL. This role is remote and pays £350 per day.

Qualifications

• Must have NHS or government experience.
• Strong backend development experience needed.
• Comfortable with legacy Oracle PL/SQL code.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance a monolithic Java application.
• Contribute to cloud-based development practices.
• Provide 3rd line support and develop support tools.

Skills

Backend development

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Test-driven development

Agile practices

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud-based technologies

Tools

Oracle PL/SQL

Java

Python

Job description

Infastructure/ Backend Developer

Contract Type: 6-month initial engagement
Start Date: 1st December 2025
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Rate: 350 per day (Inside IR35)
Clearance Required: BPSS prior to start

MUST HAVE NHS OR GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Role Overview

The client is seeking a mid-to-senior level contractor with strong backend and infrastructure development experience. The successful candidate will work on maintaining and upgrading a legacy Java/Oracle system, collaborating with existing developers to gain domain knowledge and contribute to modernisation efforts using cloud-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance a monolithic Java application with an Oracle PL/SQL database
• Pair with existing developers to understand system architecture and business processes
• Contribute to modernisation efforts and cloud-based development practices
• Provide 3rd line support and develop tools to streamline support operations
• Apply test‑driven development and CI/CD methodologies in an Agile environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong backend development experience, ideally with SQL and RDS
• Demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for working with data
• Be comfortable working with legacy Oracle PL/SQL code and motivated to improve it
• View legacy systems as an opportunity to gain valuable domain knowledge
• Embrace 3rd line support responsibilities and seek ways to automate and improve support processes
• Be proficient in test‑driven development and collaborative Agile practices
• Have familiarity with Python or a willingness to learn it
• Exhibit strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Please send a copy of your CV if you're interested