Senior Java Developer

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer for a hybrid role based in Newcastle or Edinburgh (1 day per month in the office). The position offers permanent, full-time employment with a salary of £75,000 per year.

You will design, develop and deliver enterprise Java applications while collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams. You will be part of a technology consultancy delivering innovative digital solutions across multiple projects, balancing

Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience in enterprise apps.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with Agile software delivery and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise-scale Java applications.
• Collaborate with clients to translate requirements into solutions.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Hibernate/JPA

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Agile

Git

Client engagement

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Java Developer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Sep 23rd, 2026

Ref: 1705264

Senior Java Developer
Location: Hybrid (Newcastle or Edinburgh - 1 day per month)
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a growing technology consultancy delivering innovative digital solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer who enjoys working across a variety of projects, partnering directly with clients, and helping organisations solve complex business challenges through technology. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions while collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you must be within a commutable distance of either Newcastle or Edinburgh, with office attendance required approximately once per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise-scale Java applications.
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Contribute to solution design and technical architecture discussions.
• Develop clean, maintainable and performant code.
• Work within Agile delivery teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and support best practice development standards.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers and DevOps teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance client solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java.
• Experience with modern Java frameworks including:
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring Framework
  • Hibernate / JPA
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Experience working within Agile software delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a customer-facing, consultancy, or stakeholder-driven environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working within Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, Insurance or Wealth Management environments.
• Previous consultancy or professional services experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging technologies.
• Exposure to modern front-end frameworks and technologies.

AI & Automation Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates who are embracing the latest advancements in software engineering and productivity tooling, including:

• AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude or similar technologies.
• Experience using AI to improve development efficiency, code quality and delivery outcomes.
• Exposure to AI-powered automation solutions.
• Experience integrating AI services, APIs or Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications.
• Interest in emerging AI technologies and their practical application within software development.

About You

You are a passionate software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering value to clients. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and take pride in producing high-quality technical solutions.

You'll be comfortable balancing hands-on development with client engagement and will enjoy the variety that comes from working across multiple projects, industries and technologies.

Stockton-on-Tees Office
Wolviston House, 5 Falcon Court
Preston Farm
Stockton-on-Tees
Cleveland
TS18 3TS