Java Developer - Newcastle

Accenture PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Gym subsidy

Private medical insurance

3 extra days for charity

Job summary

Accenture plc is seeking a Java Developer in Newcastle upon Tyne to join our engineering team delivering enterprise-scale Java Spring Boot microservices. You will work within Agile delivery teams to develop scalable software solutions and contribute to the full software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to best practices, and active participation in CI/CD and testing activities. Hybrid working with an on-site office presence is expected.

Qualifications

• Professional experience building Java applications.
• Experience developing microservices with Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Knowledge of coding standards and source control practices.
• Familiarity with CI and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices in Agile teams.
• Contribute to feature delivery across solution architecture.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and technical planning.
• Support microservices design and end-to-end integration.
• Apply coding standards and best practices; participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with test automation engineers on testing activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Agile / Scrum

TDD / BDD

Git / version control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Java Developer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Hybrid Working: This role will require you to work at our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement.

As a Team

Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving technology and innovation hub from where we deliver high quality services to several private and public sector clients.

You’ll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives with shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for an exciting career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.

As part of our distributed team, you'll be working with groundbreaking technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

The Role

We are seeking a Java Developer to join our engineering team delivering enterprise-scale solutions across a range of industries. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of Java Spring Boot microservices within Agile delivery teams and support the delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions.

This role provides the opportunity to work on real-world business challenges, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop technical expertise within a modern technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices as part of a collaborative engineering team

• Contribute to the delivery of technical features across the solution architecture

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Support technical leads with microservices design and end-to-end system integration

• Apply development best practices including coding standards, branching strategies, and peer reviews

• Contribute to Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Testing practices

• Collaborate with test automation engineers to support functional and non-functional testing

• Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience developing applications using Java

• Developed microservices using Spring Boot

• Worked in Agile/Scrum methodology

• Background developing RESTful APIs and distributed systems

• Experience in applying software engineering best practices including coding standards and version control

• Experience with Continuous Integration and automated testing practices

• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams

• Ability to work independently and contribute to technical discussions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)

• Experience supporting end-to-end system integration

• Experience working in fast-paced delivery environments

• Experience contributing to estimation and technical planning discussions

• Experience supporting non-functional testing activities

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline

Desirable Technical Skills

• Java

• Spring Boot

• Microservices

• REST APIs

• Agile / Scrum

• TDD / BDD

• Continuous Integration (CI)

• Continuous Testing

• Git or similar version control systems

What’s in it for you?

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for.

All offers are subject to satisfactory BPSS clearance being obtained.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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