Senior Java Full Stack Developer (Spring Boot) - SC Cleared | London Hybrid | 52-Week Contract

Skillfinder International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillfinder International in London is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer with Spring Boot and active SC clearance to join a high-performing engineering team on a 52-week contract. You will take ownership of technical decisions and shape solution architecture.

Operate in a hybrid setting with three on-site days per week in London, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Java Full Stack development with enterprise-scale apps.
• Strong Spring Boot experience and architecture understanding.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications.
• Agile development practices knowledge.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers.
• Active SC clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance enterprise applications using Java Full Stack technologies and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable, secure and high-performing software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless system integration.
• Drive technical decisions and contribute to solution architecture.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews and champion engineering best practices.
• Improve application performance, reliability and maintainability.

Skills

Java Full Stack

Spring Boot

Enterprise applications

Agile

Mentor engineers

SC clearance

Job description

London | 3 Days Onsite | 52-Week Contract | Rate TBC

Are you an experienced Java Full Stack Developer with strong Spring Boot expertise and active SC clearance?

We're looking for a talented Senior Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team, designing and delivering scalable, high-performance software solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technical decisions, influence solution design and work alongside experienced engineers on complex software development challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop and enhance enterprise applications using Java Full Stack technologies and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable, secure and high-performing software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless system integration.
• Drive technical decisions and contribute to solution architecture.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews and champion engineering best practices.
• Improve application performance, reliability and maintainability.

Essential Skills

• Advanced Java Full Stack Development experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Spring Boot.
• Experience developing enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of Agile development practices.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers.
• Active SC clearance (mandatory).

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting business transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to delivery management and stakeholder engagement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 52-week contract offering long-term project stability.
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in London.
• Opportunity to influence technical direction and engineering standards.
• Work on challenging, enterprise-level software solutions.