Senior Java Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking multiple Java Developers for a government program. You will work on modern services in a collaborative team, transforming business needs into code. Ideal candidates will have strong Java skills, experience with Spring Boot, and active SC Security Clearance. This hybrid role is based in Manchester or Newcastle, offering competitive rates inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing.
• Ability to work in Agile delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Transform business requirements into production-ready code.
• Ensure system robustness, resilience, and stability.
• Contribute to the design of larger systems as part of a team.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

API design

Microservice architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Agile environment

SC Security Clearance

Tools

GitLab CI

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

• Java Developer - SC Cleared
• Hybrid Working - Manchester OR Newcastle
• 6 months - Starting in October
• £500-£550 Inside IR35

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
• Knowledge of Kafka
• SC Security Clearance - Active