SC Cleared Java Spring Developer, React, Kafka, Docker

Job Title: SC Cleared Java Developer – Strong Software Engineer

Location: Manchester or Croydon

Job Type: Full-time Contract

Salary: £500-560 Inside IR35

Clearance Required: SC (Security Check)

Job Description:

Our Governement client is looking for strong Software Engineers with extensive experience working with Java (Spring Boot) in large-scale microservice architectures . You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, working on critical systems that serve the public sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the development and improvement of government systems.

As an SC Cleared Java Developer, you should be confident with test-driven development (TDD) , containerisation using Docker , and working with relational databases like Postgres (ideally with migration tooling such as Liquibase ). Additionally, you'll be well-versed in CI/CD pipelines and have a solid understanding of modern DevOps practices. Knowledge of Kafka is advantageous, and experience with React/TypeScript is also desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, scalable Java applications using Spring Boot in large microservice architectures .
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional agile teams to design and implement solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following test-driven development (TDD) principles using tools like Junit and Mockito .
• Implement containerisation and orchestration using Docker .
• Work with Postgres or other relational SQL databases, ensuring efficient database interactions and migrations (e.g., using Liquibase ).
• Contribute to the implementation and management of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or similar.
• Collaborate with both backend and frontend teams to deliver complete solutions.
• Continuously improve development practices, ensuring security and performance are top priorities.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• SC Clearance : Active SC clearance is required.
• Java (Spring Boot) expertise in large-scale applications.
• Experience with Postgres (or other relational SQL databases).
• Solid experience with Docker and containerisation.
• Proficiency in Test-driven development using Junit and Mockito (or similar testing libraries).
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins , GitLab CI , or other similar tools).
• Comfortable working in Agile teams, collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with API Specification tools (e.g., Swagger , OpenAPI ).
• Knowledge of Gradle for build automation.
• Experience with Liquibase for database version control and migration.
• Familiarity with Kafka for event-driven architectures.
• Frontend experience using React and TypeScript .