SC Eligible Java Developer

Opus RS

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a growing Agile engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment.

You will develop and maintain Java-based applications and microservices, using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot, and collaborate with Architects, DevOps, and Tech Leads. Hybrid working and SC eligibility are offered, with a salary of up to £50,000.

Qualifications

Strong commercial Java development experience.
Experience with Java Development Kit (JDK 11+).
Strong Spring Boot experience.
Experience developing APIs and microservices.
Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
Strong understanding of engineering best practices and coding standards.
Experience with Git-based source control and branching strategies.
Knowledge of Continuous Integration and automated testing approaches.
Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices.
Building scalable services using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot.
Supporting the design and development of modern microservice architectures.
Working closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers and Technical Leads.
Supporting end-to-end integration between technical components.
Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
Contributing to code reviews, testing activities and engineering best practice.
Working with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy secure and scalable solutions.
Supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery initiatives.

Skills

Java development

JDK 11+

Spring Boot

APIs & microservices

SDLC

Agile delivery

engineering best practices

Git-based workflows

CI & automated testing

stakeholder engagement

Tools

Git

WebLogic Server

CAS SDK

AWS

Container technologies

Job description

Location: Newcastle (Candidates must be based locally and have the right to work in the UK)

Salary: Up to £50,000

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract with a view to becoming permanent

Clearance: SC Eligible

We're supporting a major technology programme and are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a growing Agile engineering team based in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys building modern microservices, working within cloud environments and contributing to large-scale digital transformation projects. You'll be joining a collaborative team where engineering quality, automation and continuous improvement are central to the development approach.

The role offers long-term stability with a clear pathway from FTC to permanent employment and would suit somebody looking to work within a secure, highly governed environment whilst continuing to develop their technical skills.

What You'll Be Doing

Developing and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices
Building scalable services using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot
Supporting the design and development of modern microservice architectures
Working closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers and Technical Leads
Supporting end-to-end integration between technical components
Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives
Contributing to code reviews, testing activities and engineering best practice
Working with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy secure and scalable solutions
Supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery initiatives

Essential Experience