Java Developer / Senior Java Developer
Location: Newcastle, three days per week on site - Must be willing to relocate if not local
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract, with the intention to convert to permanent
Level: Senior Analyst / Consultant
We’re looking for Java Developers at two experience levels to join a multidisciplinary delivery team at a large, organisation based in Newcastle. Whether you are building your delivery capability or already owning workstreams and mentoring others, you will help create secure, scalable services for complex enterprise environments.
What you’ll do
- Build modular, maintainable services using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
- Develop microservices and support end-to-end integration between technical components.
- Work with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy containerised solutions into secure public cloud environments such as AWS.
- Use strong engineering practices including coding standards, branching strategies, test-driven development, continuous integration and continuous testing.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including refinement, planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
- At the more experienced level, review code, mentor colleagues, shape technical approaches and promote engineering best practice.
What we’re looking for
- Commercial Java development experience, ideally with core Java, Spring Boot and microservices.
- Experience of enterprise middleware or secure integrations; WebLogic Server and CAS SDK exposure would be beneficial.
- Understanding of cloud, containers, automated testing and modern software delivery.
- For the upper end of the range, experience leading work packages, advising stakeholders or supporting technical decision-making.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
To do well in this role, you’ll need:
- Substantial experience with Java development
- In-depth understanding of SQL and relational databases.
- Exposure to Python for scripting or automation tasks.
- Familiarity to AWS cloud services.
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.
- Right to work in the UK
- Must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have five years of continuous UK address history, with no period of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside the UK.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Package: £35,000–£65,000, depending on experience and level, plus 23 days’ holiday and company pension.
- A supportive environment focused on your development.
- Exposure to exciting, fast paced projects.
- Opportunity to work with we large, well respected organisation to further your Java career.
- 3 days a week on site, with the rest from home.
Our Approach to Hiring
We’re committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive hiring experience for every candidate. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your authentic self to the process. If you feel like this is the right role for you, apply today to open up a world of opportunity!