Java Developer

Hybrid in Swansea·Added 4 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Scrumconnect Consulting

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near Swansea for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Nice to have

The role

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference.

Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite)
Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts

Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate should have experience working on large-scale digital platforms, including exposure to public sector or standards-driven environments such as GDS-aligned projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot
Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and product stakeholders
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
Ensure application performance, scalability, and security
Contribute to system design and architecture decisions
Implement CI/CD pipelines and participate in deployment processes
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior team members

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
Solid understanding of microservices architecture
Experience building and consuming REST APIs
Familiarity with Hibernate / JPA
Experience with messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Strong database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Understanding of secure coding practices and application performance tuning
Experience with Git and Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in regulated or standards-driven environments (e.g., public sector digital services or GDS-aligned projects)
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.)
Relevant certifications in Java or cloud platforms

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and in team environments
Mentorship and leadership mindset

Our interview process

We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage.

Equal Opportunities

Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.