Java Software Engineer - Build High-Impact Govt Cloud Apps

Manchester Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department in the UK is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This role involves designing and developing high-impact software solutions utilized by millions. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in Java and cloud technologies, with a focus on creating reliable systems and automated testing. Competitive salary ranging from £44,447 to £59,813, alongside excellent benefits and a hybrid work model, makes this position an attractive opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Brilliant civil service pension

Generous leave package

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Interest-free loans for bike or travel tickets

Discounts and savings on shopping

Qualifications

• Strong engineering expertise in modern software development.
• Experience in TDD/BDD and delivering high-quality systems.
• Ability to design and maintain automated test suites.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software products using Java.
• Work on large-scale systems contributing to impactful services.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects for resilient services.

Skills

APIs

RESTful services

Microservice Architectures

Cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure)

Test-Driven Development

Behaviour Driven Development

SQL databases (Postgres, MySQL)

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

Java 8 or above

Job description

A leading government department in the UK is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This role involves designing and developing high-impact software solutions utilized by millions. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in Java and cloud technologies, with a focus on creating reliable systems and automated testing. Competitive salary ranging from £44,447 to £59,813, alongside excellent benefits and a hybrid work model, makes this position an attractive opportunity for career development.