Senior Java Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join a high-profile government organization. The role requires transforming business requirements into production-ready code and ensuring system robustness. Candidates should have strong Java experience and be familiar with automated testing and Agile environments. This position offers hybrid working between Manchester and Newcastle.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining automated test suites.

Responsibilities

• Transform business requirements into production-ready code.
• Ensure system robustness, resilience, and stability.
• Develop and maintain a fit-for-purpose automated test suite.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation for wider consumption.
• Contribute to the design of larger systems as part of a team.
• Collaborate across teams with Lead Engineers and Technical Architects.

Skills

Software engineering best practices

Java (11/17/21)

Spring Boot framework

Testing (functional and non-functional)

Automated test suites

Microservice architecture

API design principles

TDD and BDD principles

CI/CD pipelines

Agile delivery environments

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

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Senior Java Software Engineer, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Talent

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

• Hybrid Working - Manchester OR Newcastle
• 6 months - Starting in October

Talent Consulting is seeking multiple Java Developers to join a high-profile government organisation on an exciting new programme of work.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team working on modern, large-scale services that make a real difference.

We are looking for Java developers who can:

• Transform business requirements into production-ready code
• Ensure system robustness, resilience, and stability
• Develop and maintain a fit-for-purpose automated test suite
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation for wider consumption
• Contribute to the design of larger systems as part of a team
• Collaborate across teams, working with Lead Engineers and Technical Architects to explore technical solutions
• Review specifications with colleagues and apply agreed standards and tools to design, code, test, correct and document programmes of medium to high complexity

As a Java Developer you will have the following experience:

• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices
• Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing
• Skilled in developing and maintaining automated test suites
• Experience with Java (11/17/21) and the Spring Boot framework
• Knowledge of microservice architecture and API design principles
• Understanding of TDD and BDD principles
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI desirable)
• Familiarity with Docker and containerisation (Kubernetes/EKS desirable)
• Ability to work in Agile delivery environments