Java Developer | AWS Microservices SC Cleared

Matchtech; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Java Developer for a 14-month contract in a cloud transformation programme. The role focuses on designing, developing and maintaining Java-based microservices within an AWS-hosted landscape.

You will work in a Scrum team, promoting code quality, peer reviews and CI/CD practices, with 2–3 days on site per week across multiple UK locations. Ideal candidates will have Java 8+ and strong Spring Boot/Maven knowledge, plus experience with microservices, AWS and

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java 8+.
• Experience building cloud-based microservices.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of Maven.
• Strong knowledge of Guice.
• Strong knowledge of JUnit.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL.
• Experience using Git-based source control tools such as Bitbucket or Git.
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience.
• AWS cloud services desirable.
• Kubernetes desirable.
• Helm desirable.
• Jenkins desirable.
• CI/CD pipelines and build automation desirable.
• Experience supporting applications through to production environments desirable.

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.
• 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+

Spring Boot

Maven

Guice

JUnit

PostgreSQL

Git (Bitbucket)

Agile/Scrum

AWS

Kubernetes

Helm

Jenkins

CI/CD

Production support

Tools

AWS

Bitbucket

CI/CD

Cloud

Git

Helm

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Maven

PostgreSQL

Spring

Spring Boot

Microservices

Security

Job description

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience with Java 8+
• Experience building cloud-based microservices
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot
• Strong knowledge of Maven
• Strong knowledge of Guice
• Strong knowledge of JUnit
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL
• Experience using Git-based source control tools such as Bitbucket or Git
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience
• AWS cloud services desirable
• Kubernetes desirable
• Helm desirable
• Jenkins desirable
• CI/CD pipelines and build automation desirable
• Experience supporting applications through to production environments desirable

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
• 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

Technologies:

• AWS
• BitBucket
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Git
• Helm
• Support
• JUnit
• Java
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Maven
• PostgreSQL
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• microservices
• Security

More:

We are offering a 14-month contract inside IR35/Umbrella at a rate of £280-£500 per day. 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 role is based in London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow, with 2-3 days on site per week. Existing SC or CTC is preferred, and SC eligibility is required. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-level systems and contribute across the full software development lifecycle in a modern cloud environment.

last updated 38 week of 2026