Java Developer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Java Developer to enhance and modernize business-critical legacy systems. This fully remote role involves designing and developing Java-based applications while working within an Agile delivery team. Candidates must possess strong Java 8 skills, along with expertise in Spring and web APIs. Active SC Clearance is essential, as this position contributes significantly to the performance and scalability of impactful long-term programs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java development, specifically Java 8.
• Proficient in using Spring framework and related tools.
• Experience with Maven for dependency management.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of JUnit for unit testing.
• Ability to work with Web APIs (REST/JSON and XML/SOAP).
• Must hold active SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance Java-based applications supporting legacy systems.
• Contribute to iterative development within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Build and consume web services using REST/JSON and XML/SOAP APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Collaborate closely with other developers, testers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Java 8

Spring

Maven

Git

JUnit

Web APIs (REST/JSON and XML/SOAP)

Active SC Clearance

Job description

Java Developer

Permanent (Location: Home Based) Salary: £70,000 - £75,000

Skills: Java 8, Spring, Maven, Git, JUnit, Web APIs (REST/JSON and XML/SOAP), SC Clearance

We are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Java Developer to join a leading technology consultancy working on the upgrade, enhancement, and modernisation of a number of business‑critical legacy systems. You will be part of a collaborative Agile delivery team, helping to improve system performance, resilience, and scalability while ensuring continuity for end users.

This is a fully remote role, offering the opportunity to work on long‑term programmes that have real impact, using modern engineering practices to evolve established platforms. Due to the nature of the work, active SC Clearance is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance Java‑based applications supporting legacy systems
• Contribute to iterative development within an Agile/Scrum environment
• Build and consume web services using REST/JSON and XML/SOAP APIs
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code
• Collaborate closely with other developers, testers, and stakeholders

Essential Technical Skills

• Java 8
• Spring Framework
• Maven
• Git
• JUnit
• Web APIs (REST/JSON and XML/SOAP)
• Active SC Clearance

Desirable Skills

• JSPs, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS
• Mockito / JMock
• MS SQL Server, MyBatis
• Azure and Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Docker, Ansible, Linux
• Java 11, Spring Boot