Senior Java Engineer

Forwardrole; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology and engineering company is seeking a Fullstack Java Software Engineer for a 6-month hybrid contract based in the UK. The role involves developing impactful software for national security, working with Java, Spring Boot, and ideally React/Typescript. Join a team focused on meaningful projects that contribute to the safety of the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Ideally having React/Typescript experience.
• Solid grasp of testing and agile methodologies.
• Comfortable working end-to-end on secure systems.
• Technically curious and eager to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing APIs, data layers, and user interfaces.
• Collaborating with customers and researchers.
• Working on high-impact projects in the national security space.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

Typescript

Agile methodologies

Testing

Job description

Fullstack Java Software Engineer – 6 Month Contract Hybrid 2-3 days a week in office in Manchester or Gloucester | DV Cleared

I'm working with a technology and engineering business who are after aFull Stack Software Engineerto join their team working on high-impact projects within the national security space.

They’re trusted partners to government and defence clients, building mission-critical software that helps keep the UK safe. Expect a mix of work acrossAI, Cyber, Cloud, and Platform Engineering— proper engineering challenges with real-world impact.

You’ll be hands-on across the stack, developing APIs, data layers, and slick UIs, while collaborating with customers and researchers to turn ideas into working solutions.

What They’re After StrongJava / Spring Boot

Ideally React/Typescript experience

Solid grasp of testing and agile ways of working

Comfortable working end-to-end on modern, secure systems

Technically curious and up for learning new tools on the fly

The Essentials 6-month contractwith scope to extend

Active eDV (west)

If you’re a full stack engineer who wants to work on meaningful tech — not just another app — this is a cracking role with a business doing genuinely important work.