Senior Java Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer for a hybrid role in Manchester or Newcastle. You will transform business requirements into code and ensure system stability while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has strong Java skills, experience with automated testing, and works effectively in Agile environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity on a high-profile government project.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing.
• Understanding of TDD and BDD principles.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes/EKS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transform business requirements into production-ready code.
• Ensure system robustness, resilience, and stability.
• Develop and maintain a fit-for-purpose automated test suite.

Skills

Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices

Experience with Java (11/17/21)

Skilled in developing and maintaining automated test suites

Knowledge of microservice architecture

Ability to work in Agile delivery environments

Tools

Spring Boot

GitLab CI

Docker

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Senior Java Software Engineer, manchester

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Client:

Talent

Location:

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