Java Developer - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; North East; Hybrid; GBP 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a Java Developer with SC clearance for a 6-month rolling contract in Newcastle. The role focuses on cloud-based geospatial software, with hybrid onsite requirements (2-3 days per week) and a strong emphasis on Agile development practices.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-native Java applications, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with a collaborative team to deliver high-quality software on a modern cloud stack.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java.
• Experience developing cloud-based services.
• Unit testing experience.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.
• DevSecOps tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD and SonarQube.
• Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• Quarkus Framework.
• Front-end development using Angular.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Java applications.
• Build cloud-based services using modern development practices.
• Write unit and automated tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in design and code reviews, promoting best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Produce clear technical documentation and share knowledge across the team.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimations, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
• Collaborate closely with the wider Scrum team to deliver sprint commitments.
• Champion continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Skills

Java

Cloud-based services

Unit testing

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Tekton

ArgoCD

SonarQube

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Quarkus

Angular

Job description

Java Developer - SC Cleared

60-70 per hour 6-Month Rolling Contract Hybrid (2-3 Days Onsite) Newcastle

We're looking for an SC Cleared Software Engineer (or someone eligible to obtain SC Clearance) to join a collaborative Agile team developing cutting-edge cloud-based Geospatial software. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, contributing to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable, high-performance services.

This is a 6-month rolling contract with a hybrid working model, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite in Newcastle.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you'll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, working within a supportive Agile Scrum environment to deliver innovative cloud-native solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Java applications.
• Build cloud-based services using modern development practices.
• Write unit and automated tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in design and code reviews, promoting best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Produce clear technical documentation and share knowledge across the team.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimations, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
• Collaborate closely with the wider Scrum team to deliver sprint commitments.
• Champion continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Essential Skills

• Strong commercial experience with Java
• Experience developing cloud-based services
• Unit testing experience
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams

Desirable Skills

• DevSecOps tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, and SonarQube
• Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes
• Quarkus Framework
• Front-end development using Angular

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo SC Clearance.

Contract Details

• Rate: 60-70 per hour
• Contract: 6-month rolling
• Location: Newcastle
• Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite

If you're an experienced Java Software Engineer looking to work on modern cloud technologies within a highly collaborative Agile environment, we'd love to hear from you.