Java Software Engineer

Hydrogen Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a large-scale AWS cloud and microservices project in the United Kingdom. You will work within a Scrum team, delivering hands-on coding, unit testing, and PR reviews while mentoring other developers across a complex AWS-based architecture.

The role emphasizes building robust microservices, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable deployments in multiple environments.

Qualifications

• Experienced Java developer with Spring Boot and AWS.
• Strong background in microservices architecture and CI/CD.
• Mentoring and code-review experience in Scrum teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support services across a large microservices architecture on AWS.
• Hands-on coding and unit testing to ensure quality.
• Perform PR reviews and deployments through multiple environments.
• Mentor junior developers within the team.

Tools

Spring Boot

Microservices

Maven

Guice

JUnit

AWS

Git/Bitbucket

Jenkins/CI

Job description

I’m currently looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a large-scale AWS cloud / Microservices project.

• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• Maven
• Guice
• JUnit
• AWS
• Git / Bitbucket
• Jenkins / CI

You’ll be working within a Scrum team developing and supporting services across a large, complex Microservices architecture hosted entirely on AWS. The role will involve hands-on coding, unit testing, PR reviews, deployments through environments, and mentoring other developers.

Important clearance eligibility: You must either be:

• A UK Permanent Resident with Indefinite Leave to Remain, no visa, and 5 years UK residency with no gaps of more than 6 months outside the UK.