Senior Java Engineer

Experis Careers; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology services is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to lead the remediation and modernization of legacy Java applications. This role focuses on secure solutions that decouple data from Ingres to relational databases, such as Oracle and SQL Server. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Java and technical leadership, with a passion for collaboration. This position offers a competitive rate of £470 per day, with 2 days a week on-site in Telford.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java programming and development processes.
• Experience in software migration and modernization.
• Ability to lead technical teams and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead remediation of legacy Java applications.
• Guide teams on engineering best practices for code quality and security.
• Collaborate with architects and delivery leads for project success.

Skills

Java

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

Migration & Modernisation

Job description

Role Title: Senior Java Engineer

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Telford (2 days per week)

Rate: £470 Per Day - Umbrella only

Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?

Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.

Role purpose / summary

As a Senior Java Engineer, you will lead remediation and modernisation of Java applications within the 'Ingres-only' pathway. Your work ensures secure, supportable solutions that decouple data from Ingres to relational platforms (e.g. Oracle / SQL Server), reducing operational risk and enabling future scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:
  • Own design and implementation of Java remediation patterns for legacy services.
  • Guide engineering best practices across squads, including code quality, security, and performance.
• Migration & Modernisation:
  • Identify and establish novel and accelerated Java application remediation and / or modernisation approaches (AI-led etc.)
  • Refactor Java applications to remove Ingres dependencies.
  • Implement secure data access layers targeting Oracle / SQL Server.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with architects, testers, and delivery leads to ...