Java Developer - Cloud Microservices & Spring Boot (Hybrid)

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team in Newcastle on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll work on modernising platforms using Spring Boot and microservices, deploying into AWS cloud environments, and contributing to scalable, enterprise-grade systems within an Agile framework.

Responsibilities include building Java-based microservices with JDK 11+, designing modular applications, integrating with WebLogic and CAS,

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on Java development experience with JDK 11+ in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience in building microservices using Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Proficiency with AWS cloud services and deploying to cloud environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise middleware such as WebLogic and CAS SDK.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong Agile/Scrum experience and working in iterative cycles.
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Design modular, scalable, and maintainable applications.
• Work with enterprise middleware like WebLogic Server and CAS SDK.
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into AWS.
• Contribute to containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Promote engineering best practices: TDD, CI/CD, coding standards and branching strategies.
• Support system design by decomposing monolithic systems into microservices.
• Partner with QA for functional and non-functional testing; participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Java (JDK 11+)

Spring Boot

Microservices architectures

AWS cloud services

CI/CD / DevOps

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Test Driven Development (TDD)

Tools

WebLogic Server

CAS SDK

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team in Newcastle on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll work on modernising platforms using Spring Boot and microservices, deploying into AWS cloud environments, and contributing to scalable, enterprise-grade systems within an Agile framework.

Responsibilities include building Java-based microservices with JDK 11+, designing modular applications, integrating with WebLogic and CAS,