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SC Eligible Java Developer

On-site in Newcastle·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)

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Opus Recruitment Solutions

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Our summary

Salary
Up to £50,000 a year

About £3,290 a month after tax.

Contract
Fixed-term

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: Up to £50,000

  • 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

Visa & relocation

Location: Newcastle (Candidates must be based locally and have the right to work in the UK)

Clearance: SC Eligible

To be considered, you must be SC eligible and currently living and working within commutable distance of Newcastle, or willing to relocate.

The role

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 do

  • 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

How you'll work

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract with a view to becoming permanent

Hiring process

Apply now with your latest CV for a confidential discussion.

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