Senior Java Developer

GTC Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GTC Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Java Developer to join a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering critical public services. You will work hands-on with Java/Spring Boot while providing technical leadership and mentoring across teams.

Locations include Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham with ~60% office attendance and a hybrid model. SC clearance eligibility is required for the role.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Java development experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience leading software engineering teams and mentoring.
• Experience with AWS, MongoDB, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and modern software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, maintainable software using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and develop reusable libraries, services and APIs.
• Contribute to scalable and resilient digital services.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams.
• Review code and designs to maintain standards.
• Coach and mentor junior/mid-level developers.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Delivery and other teams.
• Design and support system integrations and testing.
• Investigate and resolve complex infrastructure and production issues.
• Provide 3rd-line support and occasional out-of-hours support.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

MongoDB

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Automated testing

CI/CD

DevOps

Distributed systems

Tools

AWS

MongoDB

Job description

Locations: Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham

Working Arrangement: 60% office attendance from one of the following locations:

Manchester | Leeds | Birmingham

IR35: Inside IR35

Security: candidates must be eligible for SC clearance

The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers to join a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering critical public services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer who enjoys working hands-on with modern Java technologies while providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to other developers.

You will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining robust, resilient and high-quality digital services, while helping teams adopt and maintain strong software engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, maintainable software using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and develop reusable libraries, services and APIs.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable and resilient digital services.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across software engineering teams.
• Review code and technical designs, ensuring engineering standards are maintained.
• Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Work collaboratively with Architecture, Engineering, Delivery and other technical teams.
• Design and support system integrations and integration testing.
• Investigate and resolve complex infrastructure and production issues.
• Provide 3rd-line support for developed products, including occasional out-of-hours support where required.
• Promote engineering best practice, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to technical strategy and longer-term product direction.
• Consider security, accessibility, resilience, availability and operational stability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Identify technical risks and proactively develop appropriate solutions.

Essential Technical Skills

You will have strong commercial experience with:

• Java
• Spring Boot
• AWS
• MongoDB
• Microservices and RESTful APIs
• Automated testing and modern software engineering practices
• CI/CD and DevOps principles
• Distributed systems and system integration

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer who can work independently, take ownership and hit the ground running.

Ideally, you will have experience in:

• Leading or providing technical direction to software engineering teams.
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers.
• Designing systems with scalability, resilience, availability and security in mind.
• Reviewing and challenging technical designs.
• Troubleshooting complex production and infrastructure problems.
• Working within Agile delivery environments.
• Establishing and promoting engineering standards and best practice.
• Working with multiple stakeholders and communicating complex technical concepts clearly.