Contract Java Software Engineer

Computer Futures / SThree Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Java Software Engineer for an 11-month contract in Manchester. The successful candidate will build scalable backend systems and deliver high-quality solutions. Key responsibilities include maintaining software applications, ensuring code quality, and providing architectural guidance. Ideal applicants should have strong skills in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and unit testing. This is a hybrid position with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java development with extensive knowledge of Spring Boot.
• Experience in developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Strong background in unit testing and software quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software applications using best practices.
• Ensure code quality through thorough testing and refactoring.
• Own services end-to-end, monitor performance, and manage deployments.
• Resolve production issues and improve system reliability.
• Provide architectural guidance and design scalable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain data security standards.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Unit Testing

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Grafana

Job description

Software Engineer - 11 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Manchester- ASAP start

I'm looking for a Java Software Engineer to build scalable backend systems and delivering high-quality solutions for a client.

✅ Must-Have Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• Unit Testing

✨ Nice-to-Have

• Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection, TDD
• Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Coroutines, Grafana

About the Role

As a Software Engineer, you'll own technical execution across the tech stack, delivering robust solutions aligned with business requirements. You'll ensure high-quality code and test automation, collaborate across teams, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software applications using best practices and design patterns
• Ensure code quality through testing and refactoring
• Own services end-to-end, monitor performance, and manage deployments
• Resolve production issues and improve system reliability
• Provide architectural guidance and design scalable solutions
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain data security standards

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To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com