Java Software Engineer

Nicholson Glover; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technical consultancy in the UK is seeking a mid-senior level full-stack engineer to design and build scalable systems. This role involves working with Java and Spring Boot, as well as contributing to front-end development with Angular or React. The successful candidate will work across the entire software development lifecycle, applying TDD/BDD and collaborating with stakeholders. A hybrid working arrangement is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth and the ability to secure UK clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java and modern frameworks.
• Comfortable being client-facing and explaining technical decisions.
• Enjoys working across backend and frontend development.
• Cares about code quality, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Eligible for UK security clearance (UK-based, no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Contribute to front-end development (ideally Angular, though React is welcome).
• Work across the full SDLC: requirements, build, test, deploy, support.
• Apply TDD/BDD, clean code principles, and DevOps practices.
• Collaborate directly with non-technical stakeholders to shape solutions.
• Grow your cloud and DevOps capability (AWS/Azure, Docker, CI/CD).

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular/React

DevOps practices

AWS/Azure

Docker

Job description

This range is provided by Nicholson Glover. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

£65,000.00-£70,000.00 (approximate).

Our client is a fast‑growing technical consultancy known for delivering bespoke software engineering on complex, high‑impact programmes across the UK public sector.

Their culture is flat, collaborative, and delivery‑focused. Engineers are trusted to make informed decisions, work closely with stakeholders, and develop solutions from concept to production. Projects are long‑running, teams are stable, and engineering quality genuinely matters.

You’ll join an agile, client‑embedded team delivering modern, scalable systems. Your work will include:

• Designing and building backend services using Java (12+) and Spring Boot
• Contributing to front‑end development (ideally Angular, though React is welcome)
• Working across the full SDLC: requirements, build, test, deploy, support
• Applying TDD/BDD, clean code principles, and DevOps practices
• Collaborating directly with non‑technical stakeholders to shape solutions
• Growing your cloud and DevOps capability (AWS/Azure, Docker, CI/CD)

Hybrid working, with on‑site collaboration when it adds value.

You’ll likely be a mid‑level full‑stack engineer who:

• Has strong commercial experience with Java and modern frameworks
• Is comfortable being client‑facing and explaining technical decisions
• Enjoys working across backend and frontend, not just one layer
• Cares about code quality, learning, and continuous improvement
• Is eligible for UK security clearance (UK‑based, no visa sponsorship)

If you want your engineering skills to be seen, trusted, and developed, this role is worth your attention.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting and Information Technology – Software Development

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