Public Sector Java Engineer - Microservices & Cloud

Experis Austria; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis Consultancy seeks a skilled Java Developer to join a UK Public Sector-focused team. You will design, build, test and maintain enterprise Java applications, delivering secure, scalable microservices in a cloud and containerised environment.

The role requires strong Java experience, familiarity with frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot and Hibernate, and a background in REST APIs, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. On-site presence is required in multiple cities.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java development.
• Experience with Java frameworks and libraries including Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Struts, JSF, Apache Commons or Guava.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and Docker, Kubernetes, Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience with Git.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and automated testing practices.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience delivering solutions within the UK Public Sector.
• Understanding of Public Sector delivery frameworks, governance, security and compliance requirements.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is desirable.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is desirable.
• Experience with messaging technologies and event-driven architectures is desirable.
• Familiarity with secure coding principles and cloud-native development patterns is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions using modern Java frameworks and technologies.
• Develop and support microservices-based architectures and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA engineers, and other developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for applications and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of modern development practices.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications in cloud and containerised environments.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

OO design

Agile delivery

Public Sector knowledge

Tools

Spring

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Struts

JSF

Apache Commons

Guava

Docker

Kubernetes

Swagger/OpenAPI

Git

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Experis Consultancy seeks a skilled Java Developer to join a UK Public Sector-focused team. You will design, build, test and maintain enterprise Java applications, delivering secure, scalable microservices in a cloud and containerised environment.

The role requires strong Java experience, familiarity with frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot and Hibernate, and a background in REST APIs, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. On-site presence is required in multiple cities.