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Java Engineer - Newcastle

Opus Recruitment Solutions LtdCity, Newcastle Upon Tyne🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This hybrid Java Engineer role offers exciting growth potential by working on modern cloud-native applications and enterprise integrations with a leading technology consultancy. You'll thrive here if you are a skilled Java developer passionate about microservices and Agile methodologies, with the opportunity for a permanent position and a competitive salary. Apply now to contribute to high-profile digital transformation programs and enhance your skills within collaborative teams.

Quick overview

Salary£35k - £45k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeAny
Work modeHybrid
LocationCity, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
DockerMicroservicesOracleSpringSpring BootAWSScrumTDDJUnitJavaKafkaRESTKubernetesAgileCI/CDMockito

Job description

£40,000 - £50,000 | 12-Month FTC Newcastle | (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) | Permanent Opportunity Following Initial Contract | SC Eligibility Required
We're looking for a talented Java Engineer to join a leading technology consultancy delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes for high-profile clients.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on modern cloud-native applications, enterprise integrations and microservices architectures using the latest Java technologies within collaborative Agile engineering teams.
The position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a strong intention to move successful candidates into a permanent position following the initial term.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Developing Java-based enterprise applications and microservices.
  • Building secure, scalable solutions using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot.
  • Working on AWS-hosted cloud solutions.
  • Developing and consuming REST APIs.
  • Contributing to modern Microservices architectures.
  • Working closely with engineering, DevOps, testing and architecture teams.
  • Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.
  • Following engineering best practices including CI/CD, TDD and automated testing.
Essential Skills
  • Commercial Java development experience.
  • Java (JDK 11+).
  • Spring Boot.
  • REST APIs.
  • Microservices.
  • AWS.
  • Agile/Scrum.
  • CI/CD exposure.
Desirable Skills
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Kafka
  • JUnit/Mockito
  • TDD
  • Oracle WebLogic
  • Enterprise-scale systems

Security Clearance Requirement
Applicants must be eligible for UK SC Clearance.

This means you must typically:

  • Be a British Citizen, hold Settled Status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
  • Have lived continuously in the UK for the last 5 years.
  • Have no periods of 30 days or longer spent outside the UK during that time.
Package
  • £40,000 - £50,000
  • 12-Month FTC
  • Strong route into permanent employment
  • Hybrid working
  • Newcastle based
  • Leading consultancy environment
  • Long-term career development

If you're interested in hearing more, please apply with your latest CV!

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