Java Developer

Experis; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 107,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in United Kingdom is seeking a Java Engineer to support and enhance critical internal applications. This role involves development, live service support, incident ownership, and controlled change delivery within a complex enterprise landscape.

Working as part of a hybrid team in Telford, you will maintain business-critical services, support batch processing activities, and drive continuous improvement across the application estate.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing and supporting Java applications.
• Solid Oracle SQL skills, including query writing and troubleshooting.
• Experience using GitLab within controlled development and release environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised platforms.
• Experience supporting and administering WebLogic application servers.
• Proven ability to manage live service issues and BAU support activities.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• Comfortable working within complex enterprise environments.
• Desirable: Shell scripting for operational tasks.
• Desirable: Maven for build and dependency management.
• Desirable: Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Desirable: Manual end-to-end testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support Java-based applications.
• Investigate and resolve live service incidents and production issues.
• Support and optimise batch processing activities.
• Deliver application enhancements through controlled release processes.
• Collaborate with development, testing, and support teams to ensure service stability.
• Contribute to documentation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Java

Oracle SQL

GitLab

Kubernetes

WebLogic

Live service support

Stakeholder comms

Incident management

Tools

Shell Scripting

Maven

Linux

Command-line

Job description

Java Engineer | SC Cleared

Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite)

Rate: £620 per day (Inside IR35)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Java Engineer to support and enhance critical internal applications. This role combines application development, live service support, incident ownership, and controlled change delivery within a complex enterprise landscape.

Working as part of a hybrid team, you will play a key role in maintaining business-critical services, supporting batch processing activities, and driving continuous improvement across the application estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support Java-based applications.
• Investigate and resolve live service incidents and production issues.
• Support and optimise batch processing activities.
• Deliver application enhancements through controlled release processes.
• Collaborate with development, testing, and support teams to ensure service stability.
• Contribute to documentation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience developing and supporting Java applications.
• Solid Oracle SQL skills, including query writing and troubleshooting.
• Experience using GitLab within controlled development and release environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised platforms.
• Experience supporting and administering WebLogic application servers.
• Proven ability to manage live service issues and BAU support activities.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• Comfortable working within complex enterprise environments.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Shell Scripting for operational or batch-processing tasks.
• Knowledge of Maven for build and dependency management.
• Experience working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
• Manual end-to-end testing experience.
• Documentation creation and maintenance experience.

Ways of Working

• Delivery-focused and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Comfortable balancing support, enhancement work, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and adaptable.
• Able to work effectively across complex application landscapes and multiple stakeholders.