Senior Java Devleoper

Summer Browning; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Java Developer for a hybrid position in Manchester. Responsibilities include designing and enhancing products across government. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Java, microservices, API implementation, and a background in public sector frameworks. Remote work flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Java Software Engineering.
• Experience with large microservice architectures.
• Ability to build and scale high-traffic websites.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve products, platforms, and transactions.
• Implement APIs for both internal and external use.
• Work within public sector digital frameworks if possible.

Skills

Java 11

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Microservice architectures

API implementation

SQL databases

Spring framework

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Job description

SENIOR JAVA DEVELOPER / LEAD FULL STACK DEVELOPER / SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the Public Sector, who is seeking a Senior Java Developer for a 12-month assignment.

Location: Hybrid - Manchester / Newcastle

Overview

About the role: You will be responsible for designing, creating and improving new and existing products, platforms and transactions across government.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidates will have a proven background in Java Software Engineering, with the following skills and experience:

• Proficiency in Java 11, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience with large microservice architectures. - Expertise in implementing APIs for both internal and external use.
• Knowledge of database management, including SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Cassandra, along with SQL tuning.
• Proficiency in the Spring framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Spring Batch.
• Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems, Bash, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, and mocking frameworks such as Mockito, as well as messaging platforms like ActiveMQ or Kafka.
• Experience with MongoDB or other document databases.
• Ability to build and scale high-traffic websites.
• Experience working within Digital, Data, and Technology (DDAT), the Government Digital Service (GDS), or other public sector digital frameworks - highly desired

How to apply

To apply, please submit your most recent CV for review.