Java Developer | AWS Microservices I SC Cleared

Matchtech

North East

Hybrid

GBP 52,000 - 92,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Java Developer to join a cloud transformation programme. You will design and develop Java-based microservices in a Scrum team, ensuring code quality and robust testing across AWS-hosted environments.

The role involves collaborating with architects and product owners, promoting best practices in CI/CD, and mentoring junior engineers. On-site presence 2–3 days per week in distributed UK locations.

Qualifications

  • Strong commercial experience with Java 8+.
  • Experience building cloud-based microservices.
  • Experience using Git-based source control tools such as Bitbucket/Git.
  • Agile/Scrum delivery experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices.
  • Write clean, scalable and well-tested code.
  • Perform unit testing and support integration testing activities.
  • Conduct and approve peer code reviews (PR reviews).
  • Manage code promotion through multiple environments into production.
  • Support CI/CD best practices and release processes.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects and Scrum team members.

Skills

Java 8+
Microservices
Agile/Scrum
Git
Bitbucket
Cloud experience

Tools

Spring Boot
Maven
Guice
JUnit
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
Jenkins

Job description

Java Developer | AWS Microservices I SC Cleared


£280-£500 per day (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

Contract: 14 months
Locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow (2-3 days on site p/w)
Security Clearance: Existing SC or CTC preferred. SC eligibility required.
We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a high-profile cloud transformation programme, working within a Scrum team responsible for developing and supporting services across a large-scale AWS-hosted microservices architecture.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-level systems, contributing across the full software development lifecycle while collaborating with highly skilled engineers in a modern cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices
  • Write clean, scalable and well-tested code
  • Perform unit testing and support integration testing activities
  • Conduct and approve peer code reviews (PR reviews)
  • Manage code promotion through multiple environments into production
  • Support CI/CD best practices and release processes
  • Mentor and develop junior team members
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects and Scrum team members
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Strong commercial experience with Java 8+
  • Experience building cloud-based Microservices
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Experience using Git-based source control tools such as Bitbucket/Git
  • Agile/Scrum delivery experience
  • Spring Boot
  • Maven
  • Guice
  • JUnit
  • PostgreSQL
Desirable Skills
  • AWS cloud services
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD pipelines and build automation
  • Experience supporting applications through to production environments
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