Java Developer

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

Job summary

A leading global IT transformation company is seeking a Java Developer in Leeds (Hybrid). This permanent role offers a salary between £70,000 and £75,000 DOE. You will design and implement secure Java software solutions, utilizing AWS Cloud Services and collaborating with teams on major digital modernisation projects. The position allows for a hybrid working environment, offering a blend of remote and office-based work. Additional benefits include a 10% bonus, pension, and health care plan.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Pension

Health Care Plan

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 25 days)

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Strong front and back end development skills.
• Experience with AWS Cloud environments.
• Understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps concepts.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing secure Java software solutions.
• Implementing AWS Cloud Services.
• Collaborating with teams to deliver IT transformation projects.

Skills

Java development

Front end development

Back end development

AWS Cloud Services

DevOps

Containerisation

Spring Boot

Tools

Docker

Kotlin

AngularJS

Jenkins

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Overview

Java Developer – Leeds (Hybrid) – Permanent – £70,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

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 needed with strong front/Back End development skills + experience of AWS Cloud environments.
• Designing, developing + implementation robust + secure Java software solutions using Core Java and Spring Boot.
• AWS Cloud Services including: S3, Lambda, Step Functions, Athena, Glue, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, CloudFormation, API Gateway, ECS, CloudWatch.
• Advantageous skills: understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps concepts, Docker, Containerisation + AWS Associate Developer accreditation.
• Technical Environment: Core Java, Spring Boot, AWS Cloud Services, Kotlin, AngularJS, Jenkins, NodeJS, SQL/NoSQL databases, DynamoDB, GitHub, Backend, Frontend, CI/CD, DevOps, GOV.UK.

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