Software Developer

Peregrine; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine is hiring a Software Developer to work in a hybrid setting across Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester with customers in the public sector. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, focusing on automation, integration and intelligent workflows.

Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to deliver scalable, secure software. We value hands-on delivery in early-stage projects, strong cloud experience, and ability to lead and mentor teammates while

Qualifications

• Strong AWS and Azure experience.
• Proven ability to design and implement microservices.
• Focus on automation, integration and intelligent workflows.
• Experience in early-stage/alpha projects and cloud-native delivery.

Responsibilities

• Technical design with architects to shape approach; deliver scalable solutions.
• Provide thorough unit test coverage using JUnit and modern testing frameworks.
• Design and implement Java/Spring Boot-based microservices on AWS/Azure with CI/CD.
• Deliver clean, secure, maintainable software and drive quality across teams.
• Provide technical leadership in Agile projects, breaking designs into deliverable stories.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor teammates to raise engineering standards.

Skills

Python

AWS

Azure

Java

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Unit testing (JUnit)

Microservices

Job description

Software Developer

Permanent | Hybrid working Newcastle- Leeds or Manchester) | AWS- Azure- BPSS

We are looking for Software Developers with strong AWS and Azure experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows.

You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service.

As a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, You will be responsible for driving improvements through both new system functionality and changes to supporting processes. You will work alongside experts in technical development to scope and design solutions that meet a range of business and technical requirements, while ensuring the needs of the user remain at the heart of the service.

Responsibilities:

• Technical design, collaborating with architect to help design and shape the technical approach and solution, expert level knowledge in designing and implementing microservices based solution using Java and Spring Boot
• Proven ability in delivering thorough unit level test coverage using common testing frameworks such as JUnit
• Expertise in current programming languages and frameworks such as Java and Spring Boot along with experience working with cloud platforms AWS & Azure, utilising CI/CD.
• A passion for clean, maintainable, secure software
• You'll have successfully provided technical leadership to Agile project teams, having delivered high-quality software solutions that make a real impact, with experience of breaking down designs into deliverable technical stories. Strategic and self-driven, you're an expert in communicating technical information with clarity and confidence.
• You'll thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where creativity is key to solving complex and unprecedented challenges.
• Collaborate closely across multiple disciplines within the team
• Engage with wider teams across different levels / capabilities and contribute to the engineering and user-centred design communities.
• Have an excellent ability to self-organise and define priorities
• Coach and mentor colleague

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with Python
• Experience with AWS & Azure
• Focus on automation and system integration
• Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience)
• Utilising CI/CD
• Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance

Desirable skills:

• Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms
• Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains
• Experience working within government or public sector

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that’s focused on growth, both yours, our clients’, and the sectors we support. You'll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you'll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you'll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You'll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You're not a contractor - you're a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community