Java Developer SC Cleared

CBSbutler Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech recruitment company is seeking a Java Developer for a cloud services role based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This position involves working in an Agile Scrum team on innovative Geospatial software. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development skills and experience with cloud-based technologies. Flexible hybrid working is available, with expectations of being in the office three days a week. A competitive hourly rate of £70 is offered for the right person.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java programming.
• Proven skills in cloud services development.
• Knowledge of unit testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, readable, scalable code using Java.
• Engage in design and code reviews.
• Participate in Agile sprint planning and reviews.

Skills

Java

Cloud Services development

Unit testing

Tools

RedHat/Kubernetes

Job description

Java Developer - Cloud Services

+ 12 month initial contract

+ Hybrid working out of Newcastle (potentially Surrey)

+ SC Cleared role

+ £70 p/er hour - Inside IR35

Key Skills

• Java Developer
• Cloud Services
• RedHat/Kubernetes

Role Overview

The Software Engineer will join our collaborative, forward-thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. The engineer will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, delivering robust, scalable cloud-based services.

The role is based at our Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards.
• Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity.
• Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines
• Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating.
• Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments

Essential

• Java
• Cloud Services development
• Unit testing

Desirable

• DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube
• Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes
• Quarkus Framework
• Front end development using Angular