Software Engineer

Carbon 60; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense client in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves developing cloud-based geospatial software and contributing to an Agile Scrum team. Key responsibilities include crafting top-quality Java code and ensuring effective unit testing. The ideal candidate should have strong Java skills, experience with cloud services, and a good understanding of Agile processes. This position requires a hybrid working model, with 60% of the time onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in developing cloud services.
• Good understanding of unit testing and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, maintainable, high-quality Java code.
• Build and maintain cloud-based services.
• Contribute to automated test coverage.

Skills

Java

Cloud services development

Unit testing and quality assurance

Agile teamwork

Tools

DevSecOps tools (e.g., Tekton, ArgoCD)

Kubernetes

Red Hat OpenShift

Quarkus framework

Angular

Job description

Software Engineer - 12‑Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Location: Newcastle (hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite)
Hours: 35 per week
Rate: £44.85 per hour PAYE / £60 per hour Umbrella

About the role:

Carbon60 are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join their defence client's Agile Scrum team working on innovative, cloud‑based geospatial software. This is a great opportunity to be part of a modern engineering environment using up‑to‑date cloud technologies and contributing to highly impactful solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop clean, maintainable, high‑quality Java code.
• Build and maintain cloud‑based services.
• Write unit tests and contribute to automated test coverage.
• Take part in design and code reviews.
• Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum environment to meet sprint goals.
• Document your work and share knowledge with the wider team.

Essential skills:

• Strong commercial experience with Java.
• Experience developing cloud services.
• Good understanding of unit testing and quality assurance.
• Comfortable working in Agile teams.

Nice‑to‑have skills:

• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD or SonarQube.
• Experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Familiarity with the Quarkus framework.
• Front‑end development experience using Angular.

Security clearance:

You must already have, or be eligible to obtain, SC Clearance.

Working pattern:

This role requires around 60% onsite work each week. Standard hours are 35 per week, worked over 4.5 days between 7am and 7pm (flexible within business needs). Occasional travel between UK sites may be required.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply with a copy of your latest CV and one of our consultants will be in touch in due course.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy