Contract Java Developer (SC+NPPV3)

IO Associates; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Java Developer to lead a high-impact project in Biometric technology. This role involves developing cutting-edge products and implementing Java solutions for live systems. You will work with a collaborative team, tackling complex incidents and enhancing mission-critical services. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for scalable solutions and a strong command of Java and AWS, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the digital transformation landscape.

Qualifications

• Lead development for cutting-edge Biometric products.
• Own and implement Java solutions for live systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development for innovative Biometric technology.
• Collaborate with a team to build high-quality Java code.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST/SOAP Web Services

AWS

Docker

PostgreSQL/Aurora

Agile methods (Scrum, TDD, BDD)

CI tools (Jenkins, Git)

Tools

Docker

AWS

Jenkins

Git

PostgreSQL/Aurora

Job description

Contract Java Developer (Competitive Day Rate Outside IR35)

Location:Hybrid - twice a week onsite in Solihull, with occasional visits to clients in South London

Clearance:Active NPPV3 + SC

iO Associate are working exclusively with a global leader in digital transformation, known for pioneering innovative IT solutions that drive lasting change across sectors like public sector, healthcare, financial services, and retail.

We are seeking a seasoned Java Developer to take the lead in a long-term, high-impact project focused on Biometric technology.

What you'll do:

• Lead development for cutting-edge Biometric products.
• Own and implement Java solutions for live systems, diagnosing incidents and supporting mission-critical services.
• Be part of a collaborative team that builds the best Java code out there!

Your tech stack:

• Java 17+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST/SOAP Web Services, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB), Docker, PostgreSQL/Aurora, ActiveMQ, Maven, Jenkins, and more!
• Experience with Agile methods (Scrum, TDD, BDD) and CI tools (Jenkins, Git).

Key experience:

• Experienced in working on large-scale Spring-based Java projects.
• Proven ability to support live systems and tackle complex incidents.
• Hands-on with integration projects, microservices, messaging, and distributed systems.
• Experience working with AWS, Docker, and PostgreSQL/Aurora.

If you're a strategic thinker, a collaborative team leader, and a problem-solver with a passion for building scalable solutions, we want to hear from you!