java developer for UK public sector

Scrumconnect; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Hybrid work model

Three days on-site per week

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting ищет опытного инженера backend для разработки enterprise‑grade приложений на Java и Spring Boot. Вы будете формировать архитектуру, руководить командами и внедрять REST‑API и микросервисы на основе современных практик.

Требуется глубокое владение микросервисами, облачными технологиями (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker/Kubernetes и методология Agile. Гарантируется гибридная работа с трехдневной очной висит и участие в безопасной разработке.

Qualifications

• 8+ лет опыта разработки на Java.
• Опыт проектирования микросервисов и REST API.
• Знание технологий потоковой передачи сообщений (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Опыт работы с AWS/Azure/GCP и Docker/Kubernetes.
• Навыки безопасной разработки и устранения утечек.
• Опыт наставничества и лидерства в командах.

Responsibilities

• Ведение разработки и поддержки Backend-приложений на Java/Spring Boot.
• Определение архитектуры, код-стандартов и практик разработки.
• Ревью кода и обеспечение качества/безопасности.
• Сотрудничество с архитекторами и руководителями команд.
• Design и внедрение REST API и микросервисов.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Databases

Security

Leadership

Tools

Terraform

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Описание: Scrumconnect Consulting is a digital consultancy whose technology solutions serve UK government departments. Its work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens, focusing on user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services.

Задачи:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Define and drive technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality, maintainability, and security
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Managers on technology roadmaps and architectural decisions
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions
• Develop scalable, resilient, and high-performing backend services
• Integrate internal and external systems through APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures
• Ensure compliance with security, performance, and reliability requirements
• Participate in system architecture, technical design discussions, and solution planning
• Drive cloud-native development practices and modernization initiatives
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and performance bottlenecks
• Ensure software solutions are scalable, maintainable, and extensible
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerized and cloud-based solutions
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code initiatives using tools such as Terraform
• Participate in release planning, production deployments, and incident management
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Требования:

• 8+ Years of hands-on software development experience with Java
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot
• Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration
• Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM frameworks
• Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
• Deep understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices
• Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise projects
• Ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence
• Experience managing technical deliverables, estimations, and development planning
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong collaboration and team-building mindset
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and lead distributed teams
• Будет плюсом: experience in regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments (e.g., GDS-aligned projects), implementing cloud-native architectures and event-driven systems, familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk, relevant Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or architecture certifications, Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API-first development, digital transformation programs, exposure to government, healthcare, banking, or other highly regulated industries, leading geographically distributed development teams, AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices

Условия:

• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Flexible hybrid model with three days on-site per week
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts