Software Developer

Searchability; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Java Software Developer to work in Portsmouth. The role involves joining a Scrum team to develop and maintain management systems for satellites, utilizing modern Java stack and microservices. Candidates must have strong Java skills and experience in Agile environments. This initial 12-month contract offers £55 per hour, along with SC clearance requirements and opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions in space technology.

Qualifications

• SC clearance required.
• Experience with Agile Scrum teams.
• Ability to develop high-quality code.

Responsibilities

• Join a 7-person Scrum team for satellite management systems.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle.
• Participate in sprint planning and estimation.

Skills

Strong experience with Java (8+)

Spring Boot / Spring Framework

RESTful APIs over HTTPS

Microservice architectures

Knowledge of distributed systems

Software design patterns

Agile / Scrum environments

CI/CD delivery experience

Version control using Git

Issue tracking tools such as Jira

UML / SysML modelling

Strong communication skills

Job description

JAVA SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

• £55 per hour via Umbrella
• Initial 12-month contract
• 37 hour week -3 days a week on-site in Portsmouth
• Agile Scrum team | Microservices & modern Java stack
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite management systems
• SC clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a global engineering and technology organisation operating across highly complex and regulated environments. Their teams deliver innovative solutions that support critical programmes with real-world impact. Due to continued investment in next-generation space systems, they are now looking for an experienced Java Software Developer to join an established delivery team.

THE JAVA SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ROLE:

As a Java Software Developer, you will join a 7-person Scrum team contributing to the delivery of management systems for a new satellite. You will be involved across the full software development lifecycle, from design through to development and test, working closely with other engineers and stakeholders.

You will be responsible for developing high-quality code in an Agile environment, contributing to system and software design (including UML), supporting automated testing, and participating in sprint planning and estimation. You’ll also play a part in ensuring compliance and integrity standards are met throughout delivery.

JAVA SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong experience with Java (8+)
• Spring Boot / Spring Framework, including Hibernate
• Development of RESTful APIs over HTTPS
• Experience working with microservice architectures
• Knowledge of distributed systems
• Understanding of software design patterns
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
• CI/CD delivery experience
• Version control using Git
• Issue tracking tools such as Jira
• UML / SysML modelling (Enterprise Architect or similar)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call me on 07719051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.