Java Engineer

Experis

Ribble Valley

On-site

GBP 111,000 - 114,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Experis is seeking a Java Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme in a large-scale technology environment. The role is based in Telford with a minimum of 2 days on-site per week, offering a daily rate of £600.00–£620.00 inside IR35 for a 6-month duration.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain Java applications, design scalable Spring Boot services, and work within an Agile Scrum team to deliver modernised legacy systems.

Qualifications

Experience developing Java applications in a commercial setting.
Proficient with Spring Boot and JUnit.
Experience in Agile teams.
Strong understanding of software engineering best practices.
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Experience with automated testing approaches.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Java applications with modern practices.
Design and build scalable services using Spring Boot.
Write automated tests and ensure quality.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, and Test Engineers in Agile delivery teams.
Support the modernisation of legacy applications and services.
Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
Follow CI/CD and DevOps practices for reliable delivery.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

JUnit

Agile

Good practices

Tools

JPA

Maven

Mockito

GitLab

AWS

Helm

OpenAPI

SQL

Shell Scripting

Kibana

Job description

Java Engineer

Rate: £600.00 - £620.00 per day (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Telford (Minimum 2 days per week onsite)

Clearance Required: BPSS (SC Eligible)

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled Java Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme focused on modernising legacy services and delivering improved, scalable solutions within a large-scale technology environment.

Working as part of an Agile Scrum team, you'll contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of modern Java-based applications, helping to drive the transformation of critical business systems.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Java applications using modern engineering practices.
Design and build scalable services using Spring Boot.
Write automated tests and contribute to a quality-first engineering culture.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, and Test Engineers within Agile delivery teams.
Support the modernisation of legacy applications and services.
Contribute to technical design discussions and code reviews.
Follow CI/CD and DevOps best practices to ensure reliable delivery.

Essential Skills