Java Software Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment agency is seeking a Java Software Engineer for a hybrid role in Newcastle. This contract position, lasting 12 months, offers an hourly rate of £60 via Umbrella. The role involves developing geospatial software and participating in Agile practices. Candidates must have strong Java skills and a background in cloud services, with security clearance eligibility required. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a dynamic aerospace environment.

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.
• Build reusable patterns to improve development efficiency.
• Produce well-documented code and share technical knowledge.
• Take part in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Java development

Cloud services development

Unit tests

Tools

Tekton

ArgoCD

SonarQube

Red Hat OpenShift

Kubernetes

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 £60 per hour via Umbrella. Hybrid working is available, with the candidate expected onsite 4 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