Java Senior Consultant

Capgemini; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Java Senior Consultant to drive digital transformations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in building microservices with Java and be proficient in front-end technologies. Responsibilities include leading engineering projects and contributing to business development. The role involves flexibility in office location with a competitive remuneration package that caters to personal circumstances.

Benefits

Flexible benefits options

Training and certifications access

Team events and away days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building microservices.
• Experience with Git and online tools like GitHub.
• Active SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Create digital solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Lead engineering projects and manage team members.
• Engage in business development and proposal contributions.

Skills

Building microservices with Java (Spring Boot)

JavaScript/TypeScript for front-end applications

Version control using Git

Docker & Docker Compose

CI/CD (GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins)

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

Agile team environment

Soft skills (time management, empathy)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

Job description

Java Senior Consultant

Role Details

SBU - Invent CU - Business Technology
Global Grade - C

Your Role

Our Full Stack Engineers sit within Digital Excellence, part of the Business Technology practice in Capgemini Invent, which leads digital transformation projects across Capgemini. We are a new and dynamic community that values innovation, professional development, and the ability to make a real difference for our clients. We work in diverse multi‑disciplinary teams, hand‑in‑glove with our clients. Our Java Full Stack Engineers are responsible for creating the visions of our clients and driving better business/cr business outcomes. They are tasked with building cutting‑edge digital solutions for our clients, combining a clear understanding of business value and a consultative approach to make the difference. They will be able to work on a vast variety of projects and get exposure to a variety of technology such as (but not exhaustively) NodeJS, Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot framework, RESTful microservices, NoSQL databases.

In your role as a Senior Consultant, you will also be expected to play a role in leading our Engineering community and projects. This will involve managing team members, engaging with stakeholders, and assisting with recruitment efforts.

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories

• Leadership – People / line manager, stakeholder management and communication, recruitment, etc.
• Business Development – Leading / contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think‑tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

Your Profile

• Active SC (Security Check) Clearance or eligibility to gain this level of clearance.
• 5+ years experience of building microservices with Java (Spring Boot)
• Experience using JavaScript/TypeScript to build front‑end web applications using React, HTML and CSS
• Experience using version control software – Git
• Experience using online version control tools – GitHub, GitLab etc.
• Experience using Docker & Docker Compose
• Experience with CI/CD (GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins)
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Experience working in an agile team environment
• Strong soft skills including time and risk management, problem solving, and leading with empathy
• Desirable: Familiarity using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Familiarity building and integrating with NoSQL database (MongoDB preferred) or SQL databases such as PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with salutations of web standards, accessibility, and development best practice
• Bonus: Building microservices in C#
• Experience building solutions that integrate with LLMs using tools such as Vercel AI, LangChain etc.
• Using the GOV.UK Design System and using Nunjucks

You'll gain exposure to high‑profile transformations and gain hands‑on exposure to leading technologies. Our consultants are formally trained by industry experts in consulting and client delivery. Consultants have access to a vast array for different training and certifications in a variety of areas: cloudстю technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), programming (Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, Spring Boot), DevOps (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker), Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM) and Agile delivery (Scrum Master, Product Owner, sophisticated Agile Framework).

Capgemini Invent offers you the flexibility to develop various areas of knowledge in technical domains aligned both to your interests and our client’s outcomes. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, share knowledge, and demonstrate how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, brunches and team away days to connect and learn together.

We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. We’re working to reduce our carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. We were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms BIOS assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer aagé remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and performance.

Locations: Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, London.