Senior Java Engineer/Technical Lead

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Strong route into permanent employment

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) is seeking Senior Java Engineers to deliver enterprise Java solutions and drive digital transformation. You will own technical delivery, set engineering standards, and mentor developers while remaining hands-on.

Following a 12-month FTC, there is a strong chance of moving into a permanent role. The position requires SC eligibility and UK residency, with a hybrid onsite/offsite pattern in Newcastle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Java development in a commercial setting.
• Experience with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Proficient with AWS and REST APIs.
• Experience mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing large-scale Java solutions.
• Building and maintaining Spring Boot microservices.
• Working with AWS cloud-native architectures.
• Leading technical workstreams and 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 lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Code review

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Oracle WebLogic

JUnit/Mockito

Job description

£45,000 - £65,-Month FTC Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) Permanent Opportunity Following Initial ContractSC 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 lifecycle.

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.
This means you must typically:

• 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