Software Developer (Java/Spring Boot)

scrumconnect ltd; Leeds; Vor Ort; GBP 68.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Scrumconnect Ltd is seeking an experienced Software Developer to design, build and maintain secure, high-quality Java services for public sector digital programmes. You'll work in multidisciplinary agile teams, take part in technical design, and provide technical leadership by setting standards, reviewing work and supporting other engineers.

The role focuses on Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and CI/CD, with deployment to AWS and Azure.

Qualifikationen

• Strong, hands-on experience of Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests with JUnit.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Experience working with AWS and Azure.
• Clean, maintainable and secure software practices.
• Experience contributing to technical design and leading technically within an agile team.

Aufgaben

• Design, build and maintain Java and Spring Boot applications, including RESTful APIs.
• Develop and evolve a microservices architecture, keeping services loosely coupled, scalable and resilient.
• Write clean, maintainable and secure code, following agreed standards and best practice.
• Write automated tests, including unit tests with JUnit, and practise test-driven development.
• Take part in technical design, and explain design options and trade-offs to developers, architects and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines so changes are tested and released reliably.
• Deploy and run services on AWS and Azure.
• Review code and designs, and give constructive feedback.
• Provide agile technical leadership: guide the team on technical decisions, mentor developers and help unblock complex problems.
• Investigate and fix defects, and support services in live.

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

JUnit

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Team communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jobbeschreibung

Software Developer (Java/Spring Boot)

Location: Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester, with occasional travel
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 per annum, plus benefits
Security Clearance: [To confirm]
Start Date: ASAP

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Software Developer to design, build and maintain secure, high-quality Java services for public sector digital programmes. You'll work in multidisciplinary agile teams, take part in technical design, and provide technical leadership by setting standards, reviewing work and supporting other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Java and Spring Boot applications, including RESTful APIs.
• Develop and evolve a microservices architecture, keeping services loosely coupled, scalable and resilient.
• Write clean, maintainable and secure code, following agreed standards and best practice.
• Write automated tests, including unit tests with JUnit, and practise test-driven development.
• Take part in technical design, and explain design options and trade-offs to developers, architects and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines so changes are tested and released reliably.
• Deploy and run services on AWS and Azure.
• Review code and designs, and give constructive feedback.
• Provide agile technical leadership: guide the team on technical decisions, mentor developers and help unblock complex problems.
• Investigate and fix defects, and support services in live.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong, hands-on experience of Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests with JUnit.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Experience working with AWS and Azure.
• A strong focus on clean, maintainable and secure software.
• Experience contributing to technical design and leading technically within an agile team.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering digital services to the GDS Service Standard.
• Experience in public sector or other regulated environments.
• Docker and Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code (for example Terraform).
• Cloud or Java certifications.
• Experience mentoring or coaching other engineers.

Why Join Scrumconnect Ltd?

At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy. We are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations.

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Exposure to major public sector digital transformation programmes.
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Opportunities for learning, development and certification.
• Hands-on experience working within agile delivery environments.

Scrumconnect Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.