Java Microservices Engineer – Hybrid, FTC (SC Eligible)

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a growing Agile engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment.

You will develop and maintain Java-based applications and microservices, using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot, and collaborate with Architects, DevOps, and Tech Leads. Hybrid working and SC eligibility are offered, with a salary of up to £50,000.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Java development experience.
• Experience with Java Development Kit (JDK 11+).
• Strong Spring Boot experience.
• Experience developing APIs and microservices.
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering best practices and coding standards.
• Experience with Git-based source control and branching strategies.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and automated testing approaches.
• Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices.
• Building scalable services using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot.
• Supporting the design and development of modern microservice architectures.
• Working closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers and Technical Leads.
• Supporting end-to-end integration between technical components.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Contributing to code reviews, testing activities and engineering best practice.
• Working with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy secure and scalable solutions.
• Supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery initiatives.

Skills

Java development

JDK 11+

Spring Boot

APIs & microservices

SDLC

Agile delivery

engineering best practices

Git-based workflows

CI & automated testing

stakeholder engagement

Tools

Git

WebLogic Server

CAS SDK

AWS

Container technologies

Job description

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a growing Agile engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment.

You will develop and maintain Java-based applications and microservices, using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot, and collaborate with Architects, DevOps, and Tech Leads. Hybrid working and SC eligibility are offered, with a salary of up to £50,000.