Java Software Engineer

Meritus; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization in Newcastle is looking for a Java Software Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves developing innovative geospatial software within a collaborative Agile Scrum team. Candidates must have strong Java development experience and a background in cloud services. The position offers a competitive rate of £55 per hour and a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java development.
• Proven background in cloud services development.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code using Java.
• Contribute to quality assurance through unit and automated tests.
• Take part in Agile ceremonies to deliver reliable software solutions.

Skills

Java development

Cloud services development

Unit testing

Tools

Kubernetes

Red Hat OpenShift

Quarkus Framework

Angular

Job description

MERITUS Talent are working with one of the World\'s largest aerospace organisations for the recruitment of a Java Software Engineer to join their office in Newcastle on an initial 12 Month contract basis. The role requires someone to either hold or be eligible for Security Clearance, and is paying £55 per hour via Umbrella. Hybrid working is available, with the candidate expected onsite 3 days a week.

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a collaborative Agile Scrum team, developing innovative geospatial software using the latest cloud-based technologies. You\'ll be involved in the full software development lifecycle - from design and development through to testing and deployment - delivering robust, scalable, and high-performing cloud-based services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code using Java and related technologies.
• Build reusable patterns and introduce innovations to improve development efficiency and team velocity.
• Contribute to quality assurance through the creation of unit and automated tests.
• Conduct design and code reviews, ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and maintainability standards.
• Produce clear, well-documented code and share technical knowledge within the team.
• Take part in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate closely with other developers, testers, and product owners to meet sprint goals and deliver reliable software solutions.
• Maintain awareness of compliance and security risks, acting with integrity in line with organisational standards.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience with Java development.
• Proven background in cloud services development.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests.

Desirable

• Awareness of DevSecOps practices and tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, or SonarQube.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes container platforms.
• Familiarity with the Quarkus Framework.
• Front-end development experience using Angular.

Additional Information

• Contract: 12 months
• Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
• Rate: £55 per hour (via Umbrella)
• Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC clearance