Java Developer

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

Job summary

A leading global IT consultancy is looking for a Java Developer to join their Leeds office with a hybrid work model. This role requires strong skills in Core Java and Spring Boot, along with experience in AWS Cloud environments. You will be responsible for designing and implementing secure software solutions. Offering a salary of £70k-75k depending on experience, along with a 10% bonus and generous benefits including health care and vacation days.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Pension

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Health Care Plan

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Experience in Core Java and Spring Boot for backend development.
• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Services like S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as AngularJS and NodeJS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure Java software solutions using Core Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement solutions using AWS Cloud Services including Lambda and API Gateway.
• Collaborate as a Java Developer with strong skills in both frontend and backend.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

AWS Cloud Services

Kotlin

AngularJS

Jenkins

NodeJS

SQL/NoSQL databases

DynamoDB

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

Overview

Java Developer needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ideally Feb/March 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.

Responsibilities

• Java Developer with strong front- and back-end development skills and experience of AWS Cloud environments.
• Design, develop and implement robust and secure Java software solutions using Core Java and Spring Boot.
• Work with AWS Cloud Services including: S3, Lambda, Step Functions, Athena, Glue, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, CloudFormation, API Gateway, ECS, CloudWatch.

Qualifications

• Experience in Core Java, Spring Boot; AWS Cloud Services; Kotlin, AngularJS, Jenkins, NodeJS, SQL/NoSQL databases, DynamoDB, GitHub, CI/CD, DevOps, GOV.UK.
• Advantageous: understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps concepts, Docker, Containerisation, AWS Associate Developer accreditation.

Benefits

Salary to £70k-75k (DOE) + Hybrid + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays rising to 25 days + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.