Java Software Engineers

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

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking Java Engineers for multiple contract roles, focusing on a major digital transformation in the UK public sector. These roles range from Junior Java Developer to Lead Java Developer. Successful candidates will have strong Java experience and work in a remote-first environment, with occasional on-site engagements in Manchester or Newcastle. Ideal for collaborative engineers eager to work on modern, scalable services.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java and modern development frameworks.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and API development.
• Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modern, secure, scalable services.
• Engage in greenfield builds and legacy modernization.
• Work in a collaborative and agile engineering environment.

Skills

Strong experience with Java

Spring/Spring Boot

Hibernate

JSF

Microservices

APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile ways of working

Job description

Java Engineers - Multiple Contract Roles (Inside IR35) - Remote First

We are supporting a large-scale digital transformation programme within a major UK public-sector environment and have multiple Java engineering roles available across all levels, including:

• Lead Java Developer
• Java Developer
• Full Stack Engineer
• Junior Java Developer

Contract Overview

• Day Rate: £445-£510 per day (Inside IR35)
• Duration: Until September 2026 minimum (potential to Jan 2027)
• Location: Remote-first, occasional on-site in Manchester or Newcastle (up to 2 days/week)
• Clearance:
• 5 Years UK Residency
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)

What You'll Be Working On

You’ll join a multi-disciplinary engineering function delivering modern, secure, scalable services used by millions across the UK. The work involves greenfield builds, legacy modernisation, API development and microservices at enterprise scale.

Core Technical Skills

• Strong experience with Java
• Frameworks: Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Struts, JSF
• Microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
• Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI
• Agile ways of working
• Public-sector experience advantageous but not essential

Who We're Looking For

Engineers who are collaborative, delivery-focused, and passionate about writing clean, maintainable code. Opportunities span from junior-level developers through to technical leaders. If you're interested in hearing more, please apply with your latest CV and we’ll be in touch.