Java Developer — AWS Microservices, SC Cleared

Matchtech; North East; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 92,000; Full time

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

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.