Software Engineer (Java)

Meritus; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing Defence Consultancy in Dorchester is seeking an experienced Java Software Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing and developing microservices and APIs within a secure environment, requiring active Security Clearance (SC). Ideal candidates will have strong experience in containerisation, SQL databases, and TCP/IP networking. This position mandates on-site work for three days a week, offering a competitive daily rate up to £600 inside IR35.

Benefits

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in Java development within enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in Microservices Architecture and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Experience designing and implementing APIs (REST, open APIs, third-party integrations).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based microservices within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Define, build and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and third-party systems.
• Produce technical designs using UML and follow best practice software engineering standards.

Skills

Java development

Microservices Architecture

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

RESTful APIs

Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

TCP/IP networking

SQL databases

Job description

Software Engineer (Java) | Defence Consultancy | 6 Month Contract | Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) | Dorchester (3 days per week on-site)

MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a growing Defence Consultancy. They're supporting a large Defence Client based in Dorchester. They're looking for an experienced SC Cleared Java Developer to join on a key project.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Java Software Engineer with strong experience in microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), APIs, and containerised environments to work on secure, mission-critical systems.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative technical team delivering high-performance, scalable Java applications within a complex networked environment. This role requires on-site working three days per week.

Active Security Clearance (SC) is required.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based microservices within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Define, build and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and third-party systems
• Produce technical designs using UML and follow best practice software engineering standards
• Develop and maintain containerised applications (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes environments)
• Work with SQL databases and support TCP/IP-based networked applications

Required Skills

• Strong commercial experience in Java development within enterprise environments
• Proven expertise in Microservices Architecture and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Experience designing and implementing APIs (REST, open APIs, third-party integrations)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking and network programming
• Hands-on experience with Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and SQL databases

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Software Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS