Java Developer: Cloud Microservices & Spring Boot

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work on modernising platforms using Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud-based deployments in AWS, within an Agile environment.

The role demands hands-on Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, microservices, AWS familiarity and experience with CI/CD, WebLogic/CAS, and a collaborative approach to delivering secure, scalable enterprise

Qualifications

• Must have strong hands-on Java (JDK 11+) experience.
• Proven Spring Boot development experience.
• Experience building and integrating microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Design modular, scalable, and maintainable applications.
• Collaborate with cloud/infrastructure teams to deploy to AWS.
• Contribute to Docker/Kubernetes containerisation.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and uphold coding standards.

Skills

Java (JDK 11+)

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

Enterprise middleware (WebLogic/CAS)

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Opus Recruitment Solutions in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work on modernising platforms using Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud-based deployments in AWS, within an Agile environment.

The role demands hands-on Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, microservices, AWS familiarity and experience with CI/CD, WebLogic/CAS, and a collaborative approach to delivering secure, scalable enterprise