Senior Java Software Engineer

Anson McCade; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated career coaching and personal

24/7 counselling and employee support

Regular socials and events

On-site meals and drinks allowances

Inclusive team-focused environment

Job summary

Anson McCade is representing a leading UK technology and software consultancy seeking a Senior Java / Full Stack Engineer to join a Central Government delivery team in a hybrid, permanent role.

You will design, develop and test software, build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, work with AWS/Azure, and engage with customers and stakeholders while taking technical leadership where appropriate; eligibility for UK security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Senior engineer with strong commercial experience in Java and React.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience delivering full-stack solutions in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test high-quality software across the full stack.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and cloud deployments.
• Work with AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Contribute across the full software lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with customers and technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership where appropriate.

Skills

Java

React

CI/CD practices

Tools

GitLab

AWS

Azure

Job description

Hybrid | Permanent

I’m currently working with a leading UK technology and software consultancy that is looking to add an experienced Senior Software Engineer to one of their Central Government delivery teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with modern technologies, and having genuine ownership across the software development lifecycle.

The Role:

You’ll join an Agile engineering team delivering bespoke software solutions for high-profile customers, working across areas including:

• Designing, developing and testing high-quality software
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with tools such as GitLab
• Working with AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Contributing across the full software lifecycle from requirements and architecture through to deployment and ongoing support
• Working closely with customers and technical stakeholders
• Taking technical leadership responsibility where appropriate to your experience

What They're Looking For:

They’re particularly interested in speaking with Senior Engineers who have strong commercial experience with:

• Java
• React
• Modern CI/CD and software engineering practices

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the projects, you’ll need to be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

You must hold a British passport and have been permanently resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

What's on Offer?

Alongside an interesting range of technically challenging projects, you'll benefit from:

• Flexitime
• City-centre offices
• Dedicated career coaching and development
• 24/7 counselling and employee assistance
• Regular company socials and events
• On-site lunch and drinks allowances
• An inclusive, team-focused working environment

If you're a Senior Java / Full Stack Engineer looking for a role where you can work on meaningful projects, use modern technology and continue developing technically,