Java Developer (SC Cleared) – Hybrid London/Leicester

Experis IT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join Experis' technology team in London or Leicester. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-grade Java applications within an Agile delivery environment.

This role requires a combination of software development and application support expertise, with experience across Java technologies, CI/CD tooling, and systems administration for J2EE-based applications.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in Java software development.
• Experience supporting and administering J2EE application environments.
• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Experience with the Spring Framework.
• Knowledge of Web Services (SOAP and/or REST).
• Experience with JMS and MDBs.
• Hands-on experience with JUnit and unit testing practices.
• Experience using Git for source control.
• Familiarity with Jenkins for build and deployment automation.
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation.
• Working knowledge of JBoss Application Server administration and support.
• Experience working within an Agile Scrum delivery framework.
• Proficiency with JIRA for work management and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications.
• Build scalable and robust solutions using the Spring Framework and related technologies.
• Develop and consume Web Services to support business integration requirements.
• Work with JMS and Message-Driven Beans (MDBs) to implement messaging solutions.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, Architects, Test Engineers, and DevOps teams.
• Manage source code repositories using Git and adhere to version control best practices.
• Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and contribute to automation initiatives.
• Perform systems administration and support activities for J2EE applications and JBoss environments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts using Ansible.
• Create and execute unit tests using JUnit to ensure application quality.
• Track and manage development activities, defects, and user stories using JIRA.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application and environment issues.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Web Services

JMS

JUnit

Git

Jenkins

Ansible

JBoss

Agile Scrum

JIRA

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Ansible

JBoss

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join Experis' technology team in London or Leicester. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-grade Java applications within an Agile delivery environment.

This role requires a combination of software development and application support expertise, with experience across Java technologies, CI/CD tooling, and systems administration for J2EE-based applications.