Java Software Developer

Line Up Aviation; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Java Software Developer for an initial 12-month contract based in Portsmouth. The developer will contribute across the software development lifecycle, requiring solid design experience, particularly with UML, and development skills in Java. The role emphasizes knowledge in microservices and automated testing. Candidates should have strong collaboration skills and be capable of agile development within a team. This position offers a pay rate of £55 per hour via Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in design using UML.
• Experience working with microservices.
• Experience with automated testing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Development of code within an agile environment (scrum).
• Design, implement, and test features for new product development.
• Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.

Skills

Java Core (version 8+)

Spring Boot, Spring Framework

RESTful API Development

Microservice Architecture

Agile Development Processes

CI/CD Techniques

GIT

UML/SysML

Tools

Jira

Enterprise Architect

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Java Software Developer on an initial 12‑month contract. As the Java Software Developer, you shall contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle and thus have solid experience in design (particularly using UML), development (particularly using Java technologies) and test. The developer should have experience of working with microservices. Automated testing is a critical part of the project so any experience of this would be highly beneficial.

Role

Java Software Developer

Pay

55 per hour via Umbrella

Location

Portsmouth

Contract

Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract

IR35 Status

Inside

Security Clearance

Security Clearance required on submission

Responsibilities

• Development of code within an agile environment (scrum).
• Working with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product development.
• Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.

Essential Skills

• Java Core (version 8+)
• Spring Boot, Spring Framework – Good knowledge of Developing in Spring with Hibernate
• Good Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPS
• Experience of developing within a microservice architecture
• Web Services using RESTful APIs
• Distributed systems
• Knowledge and use of software design patterns
• Agile Development Processes
• CI/CD delivery techniques
• Source code management (we use GIT)
• Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira)
• UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similar
• Ability to self‑motivate and to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to promote innovation in self and others
• Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.