SC Eligible Java Developer

Opus Recruitment Solutions

North East

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited in Newcastle is seeking a Java Developer to join an Agile engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers long-term stability with potential to go permanent.

You will design and build Java applications and microservices using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot, collaborating with Architects, DevOps and Tech Leads while ensuring quality and security in a governed environment.

Qualifications

Strong commercial Java development experience.
Experience with Java Development Kit (JDK 11+).
Strong Spring Boot experience.
Experience developing APIs and microservices.
Understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery.
Knowledge of Git-based source control and branching strategies.
Experience with CI and automated testing approaches.
Ability to work 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 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

Coding standards

Stakeholder communication

DevOps collaboration

Cloud awareness

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

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