SC Eligible Java Developer

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

FTC with potential permanent

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a growing Agile engineering team. You will develop Java-based applications and microservices, leveraging JDK 11+ and Spring Boot, in a cloud-enabled environment.

The role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment, hybrid working, and the chance to contribute to large-scale digital transformation while ensuring quality and secure delivery. SC eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience.
• Experience with JDK 11+.
• Strong Spring Boot experience.
• Experience developing APIs and microservices.
• Understanding of SDLC.
• Experience working in Agile delivery.
• Knowledge of CI and automated testing approaches.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

APIs & microservices

Agile delivery

CI basics

Tools

Git

CI/CD

AWS

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

• 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

Desirable Experience

• WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition)
• CAS SDK experience
• AWS or other public cloud platforms
• Container technologies
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Testing
• DevOps tooling and practices
• Experience working within secure or regulated environment

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000
• 12-month FTC with strong opportunity to convert into a permanent position
• Hybrid working
• Modern technology stack
• Large-scale development programme
• Supportive Agile engineering environment
• Immediate interview process

To be considered, you must be SC eligible and currently living and working within commutable distance of Newcastle, or willing to relocate.