Java Software Engineer

Anson McCade; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Java Developer to join a high-performing technology team. You will design, develop and enhance Java applications and microservices within an Agile environment, collaborating with technical leads, testers and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The role emphasizes modern engineering practices including TDD, CI/CD and automated testing, with mentoring of junior developers and active participation in design discussions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' commercial experience with Java (versions 8-17).
• Experience with microservices-based architectures and Spring ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, testing).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices.
• Contributing to solution design and architecture discussions.
• Promoting best practices including TDD, CI and automated testing.
• Supporting features across the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Agile/Scrum

Communication

TDD

Tools

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Job description

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)

Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits package

We're seeking a talented Java Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering innovative solutions for large-scale, enterprise-level projects. Working within an Agile environment, you'll play a key role in designing, developing and enhancing modern applications while collaborating with technical leads, testers and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices.
• Contributing to solution design and system architecture discussions.
• Promoting best practices including Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing.
• Supporting the delivery of features across the full software development lifecycle.
• Mentoring and guiding junior developers within the team.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years' commercial experience with Java (versions 8-17).
• Proven experience with Spring, Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering best practices.
• Experience developing and supporting microservices-based applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.