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

• 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

• 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

• 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