Java Software Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited seeks a Java Developer with strong Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, and microservices expertise to join a large-scale technology programme. You will build secure, scalable enterprise applications within Agile teams in a hybrid Newcastle setting.

You will design, develop, and maintain Java-based systems, collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Testing teams, and contribute to secure cloud deployments while adhering to coding standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing Microservices and REST APIs.
• Experience with WebLogic Server and CAS SDK.
• Cloud deployment experience, ideally AWS.
• Experience working with Docker/Containers.
• Strong understanding of Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and support Microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Testing teams.
• Contribute to secure and scalable cloud deployments.
• Support automated testing and quality assurance activities.
• Participate in Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Follow engineering best practices and coding standards.
• Review code and mentor junior developers.
• Drive engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Architects and DevOps teams on solution design.
• Support delivery across the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

TDD

Agile/Scrum

Tools

WebLogic Server

CAS SDK

AWS

Docker/Containers

Job description

Location

Newcastle (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Contract

12-Month FTC (with strong potential to become permanent)

Overview

We are looking for a Java Developer with strong experience in Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, and Microservices development to join a large-scale technology programme. You will be responsible for building secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications while working within Agile delivery teams.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot
• Experience developing Microservices and REST APIs
• Experience with WebLogic Server and CAS SDK
• Cloud deployment experience, ideally AWS
• Experience working with Docker/Containers
• Strong understanding of:
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Design and support Microservices architectures
• Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Testing teams
• Contribute to secure and scalable cloud deployments
• Support automated testing and quality assurance activities
• Participate in Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Follow engineering best practices and coding standards

Additional Responsibilities (CL9 / SFIA 5)

• Review code and mentor junior developers
• Drive engineering best practices and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Architects and DevOps teams on solution design
• Support delivery across the full software development lifecycle

Security Clearance Eligibility

• Be a UK National or hold Settled Status
• Have 5 years of continuous UK residency
• Not have spent 30 consecutive days or more outside the UK within the last 5 years
• 23 days holiday
• Company pension
• Relocation support up to £1,500
• Strong opportunity for permanent employment after the FTC