Java Developer

Syntax Consultancy Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT transformation firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Java Developer for a permanent position. The candidate will need strong front-end and back-end development skills along with extensive experience in AWS Services. Hybrid working allows for 2 days of remote work weekly. The role includes developing secure software solutions and collaborating with DevOps teams. A competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000, along with bonuses and benefits, is offered.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Pension

22 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 25)

Death in Service

Health Care Plan

Qualifications

• Strong front-end and back-end development experience.
• Experience with AWS Cloud Services including S3, Lambda, DynamoDB.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement secure Java software solutions.
• Work with DevOps teams to manage CI/CD processes.
• Design and develop systems using AWS services.

Skills

Java Development

AWS Cloud Services

Front-end development

Back-end development

DevOps practices

CI/CD

Containers (Docker, ECS)

Tools

AWS Services

Kotlin

AngularJS

Jenkins

NodeJS

SQL

Git

GitHub

Job description

Java Developer

Leeds (Hybrid)

Permanent

£70,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

Senior Java Developer needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally January 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects.

Key Skills, experience to include:

• Java Developer needed with strong front-end and back-end development experience. Strong AWS Cloud Services experience including:
• Technical Environment & Tools: Kotlin, Java, AngularJS, Jenkins, and NodeJS, SQL. Git and GitHub. Working with DevOps teams.
• AWS Services: S3, Athena, Glue, Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, CloudFormation, API Gateway, ECS, CloudWatch. Amazon Step Functions to implement complex workflows.
• Databases Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB
• CI/CD Building and managing continuous integration. Supporting the development + operation of Java software solutions with secure tools and environments.
• Designing, developing + implementing secure systems, and understanding DevOps practices.
• Desirable: Containers experience of working with Docker and ECS Good understanding of DevOps / DevSecOps concepts
• AWS Associate Developer accreditation preferred.
• Benefits: Salary to £70k-£75k (DOE) + Hybrid Work + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.