Senior Java Engineer/Technical Lead

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Strong route into permanent employment

Newcastle based

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Java Engineer for a 12-month FTC with a hybrid working pattern (3 days onsite). The role offers a pathway to permanent employment after the initial contract and invites you to own technical delivery while mentoring peers and remaining hands-on with modern Java.

Responsibilities include designing large-scale Java solutions, building Spring Boot microservices, and working with AWS cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial Java development experience.
• Proficient in Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Experience with AWS and REST APIs.
• Familiar with CI/CD and Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Experience reviewing code and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing large-scale Java solutions.
• Building and maintaining Spring Boot microservices.
• Working with AWS-hosted cloud-native architectures.
• Leading technical workstreams and supporting solution delivery.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers.
• Collaborating with architects, DevOps and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting delivery through the full software life cycle.

Skills

Java development experience

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring engineers

Code reviews

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Oracle WebLogic

Job description

£45,000 - £65,000 | 12-Month FTC | Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) | Permanent Opportunity Following Initial Contract | SC Eligibility Required

A leading technology consultancy is expanding its engineering capability and is seeking experienced Senior Java Engineers to help deliver complex enterprise platforms and large-scale digital transformation programmes.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical delivery, influence engineering standards and mentor other developers while remaining hands-on with modern Java engineering.

Following the initial 12-month FTC, there is a strong expectation that successful candidates will move into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing large-scale Java solutions.
• Building and maintaining Spring Boot Microservices.
• Working with AWS-hosted cloud-native architectures.
• Leading technical workstreams and supporting solution delivery.
• Conducting code reviews and promoting engineering best practice.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers.
• Collaborating with architects, DevOps engineers and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting delivery through the full software life cycle.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years commercial Java development experience.
• Java (JDK 11+).
• Spring Boot.
• Microservices architecture.
• AWS.
• REST APIs.
• CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Experience reviewing code and supporting other engineers.

Desirable Skills

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Kafka
• Oracle WebLogic
• TDD
• JUnit/Mockito
• Enterprise Integration Platforms
• Technical leadership experience

Security Clearance Requirement

Applicants must be eligible for UK SC Clearance.

• Be a British Citizen, hold Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
• Have lived continuously in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Have no periods of 30 days or longer spent outside the UK during that time.

Package

• £45,000 - £65,000
• 12-Month FTC
• Strong route into permanent employment
• Hybrid working model
• Newcastle based
• Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation
• Technical leadership opportunities
• Leading consultancy environment