Back End Java Developer

Active SC Clearance Preferred

Role Overview

We are offering a unique opportunity for a Back End Java Developer to join a large-scale public sector programme with an innovative market leader. You will work on developing new features and enhancing systems for a portfolio of government clients.

This role is ideal for a developer who is passionate about clean, scalable Java code, enjoys working in collaborative Agile teams, and has strong experience in modern Back End and cloud-based architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Back End Java applications and microservices
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs for enterprise-scale systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contribute to architecture decisions and microservices design patterns
• Work with messaging systems and distributed architectures
• Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, and performance
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and integration issues

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with:
  • Java 8, 11, and 17
  • Spring Framework and Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with Relational Databases, particularly:
  • Oracle and PL/SQL
• Experience with JEE standards:
  • CDI, JPA, JMS
• Proven experience in microservices development on cloud platforms:
  • AWS or Azure
• Strong understanding of microservices design patterns
• Experience with messaging technologies:
  • RabbitMQ and IBM MQ
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tools:
  • Git, Jenkins
  • Ansible or Terraform (preferred)
• Experience with ELK stack, especially Kibana
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, such as:
  • ECS, EKS
  • API Gateway
  • Serverless technologies (eg, Lambda)
• Experience working in Agile environments:
  • Scrum, Kanban
  • TDD and BDD practices

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with container technologies:
  • Docker, Kubernetes
• Familiarity with AppDynamics
• Experience building web applications
• Exposure to Front End frameworks:
  • Angular or React
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Experience in large-scale integration projects involving:
  • Messaging, web services, distributed systems
• Experience supporting live production systems (2nd/3rd line support)
• Prior experience working in the public sector