Software Engineer

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Newcastle. The successful candidate will develop efficient Java code, conduct code reviews, and participate in agile activities. Key skills include Java, cloud services, and unit testing, with familiarity in DevSecOps and Angular as a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java and cloud services development.
• Expertise in unit testing.
• Experience with tools like Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube.
• Familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and efficient code using Java.
• Write unit and automated tests for quality assurance.
• Conduct design and code reviews for best practices.
• Participate in agile-based activities and sprint planning.

Skills

Java

Cloud services development

Unit testing

DevSecOps awareness

Angular

Tools

Tekton

ArgoCD

SonarQube

Red Hat OpenShift

Kubernetes

Quarkus

Job description

Carbon60 is currently looking for a Software Engineer to join a client of ours based in Newcastle. Our client is prominent in the aviation, defence, and space sectors. They are looking for a Software Engineer to join their team on a contractual basis. This role will be 12 months, working 60% onsite.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for developing robust and efficient code using Java and related technologies. Your primary duties will include:

• Developing reusable patterns and encouraging innovation to enhance team velocity
• Contributing to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests
• Conducting design and code reviews to ensure adherence to coding best practices, unit testing, security, and scalability guidelines
• Ensuring code is well-documented and sharing knowledge of implemented solutions
• Participating in agile-based activities, such as sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following essential skills and qualifications:

• Proficiency in Java and cloud services development
• Expertise in unit testing
• Desirable skills include DevSecOps awareness, experience with tools like Tekton, ArgoCD, and SonarQube, as well as familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes, and the Quarkus framework
• Front-end development experience using Angular is also a plus

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

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