SC Eligible Java Developer

Location: Newcastle (Candidates must be based locally and have the right to work in the UK)
Salary: Up to £50,000
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract with a view to becoming permanent
Clearance: SC Eligible
We're supporting a major technology programme and are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a growing Agile engineering team based in Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys building modern microservices, working within cloud environments and contributing to large-scale digital transformation projects. You'll be joining a collaborative team where engineering quality, automation and continuous improvement are central to the development approach.
The role offers long-term stability with a clear Pathway from FTC to permanent employment and would suit somebody looking to work within a secure, highly governed environment whilst continuing to develop their technical skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices
• Building scalable services using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot
• Supporting the design and development of modern microservice architectures
• Working closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers and Technical Leads
• Supporting end-to-end integration between technical components
• Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives
• Contributing to code reviews, testing activities and engineering best practice
• Working with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy secure and scalable solutions
• Supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery initiatives

Essential Experience

• Strong commercial Java development experience
• Experience with Java Development Kit (JDK 11+)
• Strong Spring Boot experience
• Experience developing APIs and microservices
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Strong understanding of engineering best practices and coding standards
• Experience with Git-based source control and branching strategies
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and automated testing approaches
• Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition)
• CAS SDK experience
• AWS or other public cloud platforms
• Container technologies
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Testing
• DevOps tooling and practices
• Experience working within secure or regulated environment

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000
• 12-month FTC with strong opportunity to convert into a permanent position
• Hybrid working
• Modern technology stack
• Large-scale development programme
• Supportive Agile engineering environment
• Immediate interview process

To be considered, you must be SC eligible and currently living and working within commutable distance of Newcastle, or willing to relocate.
Apply now with your latest CV for a confidential discussion.