Senior Java Developer

iO Associates; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted UK Central Government technology programme is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join their team. This role involves designing and coding applications while working collaboratively with other developers and testers. Candidates should have strong Java expertise, solid experience with Web APIs, and be able to manage complex programmes. This is an opportunity to work fully remotely on challenging projects. Active SC Clearance is required, and only candidates residing in the UK will be considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development with strong Java expertise.
• Solid experience in designing, coding, reviewing, and unit testing applications.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, review, and unit test applications in the Java ecosystem.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and DevOps teams.
• Maintain and enhance existing legacy systems.

Skills

Java expertise

Experience with Web APIs - REST/JSON and XML/SOAP

Hands-on experience with Java 8, Spring, Maven, Git, and JUnit

Experience in software development

Tools

Docker

Ansible

Python

Linux

Job description

A trusted UK Central Government technology programme is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join their high-impact delivery team. Working on mission-critical systems that support national infrastructure, this role offers the chance to work fully remotely on challenging and technically rich work across legacy and modern platforms.

You will be responsible for designing, coding, reviewing, and unit testing applications in the Java ecosystem. You will collaborate with developers, testers and DevOps, contribute to automated test reviews, and help maintain and enhance existing legacy systems. You'll also work alongside teams responsible for infrastructure changes using Docker, Ansible, Python, and Linux.

Key Requirements

• Active SC Clearance
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with strong Java expertise
• Solid hands-on experience with Java 8, Spring, Maven, Git, and JUnit
• Strong experience with Web APIs - REST/JSON and XML/SOAP
• Proven ability to deliver on complex, maintenance and enhancement-focused programmes

P.S.: Visa sponsorship is not available - only candidates currently residing in the UK with the existing right to work will be considered.

Ready to join a high-impact government technology programme? Apply now with your CV!