Java Engineer – Hybrid, 12-Month FTC, SC Eligible

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Newcastle based

Leading consultancy environment

Strong route into permanent employment

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd. seeks a Java Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract with a strong likelihood of permanent placement. The role is based in Newcastle with hybrid working (3 days onsite).

You will deliver cloud-native Java applications, implement microservices, and collaborate across engineering, DevOps, testing and architecture teams. Ideal candidates will have Java expertise (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, REST APIs, and AWS experience within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial Java development experience.
• Experience with Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices.
• AWS and Agile/Scrum practices.
• CI/CD exposure and automated testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java-based enterprise applications and microservices.
• Build secure, scalable solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Work on AWS-hosted cloud solutions.
• Develop and consume REST APIs.
• Contribute to modern microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, testing and architecture teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and adhere to CI/CD and TDD practices.

Skills

Commercial Java development

Java (JDK 11+)

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

JUnit/Mockito

TDD

Oracle WebLogic

Enterprise-scale systems

Job description

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd. seeks a Java Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract with a strong likelihood of permanent placement. The role is based in Newcastle with hybrid working (3 days onsite).

You will deliver cloud-native Java applications, implement microservices, and collaborate across engineering, DevOps, testing and architecture teams. Ideal candidates will have Java expertise (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, REST APIs, and AWS experience within an Agile environment.