Java Developer - Contract

Role: Java Developer
SFIA Level: 4
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote with occasional travel to Newcastle
Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required
Interview Process: One-stage interview
Contract Type: Contract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-profile delivery team working on the development and enhancement of modern digital services. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performing applications within an Agile environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer with strong Java expertise who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the delivery of critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and Back End services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, testers, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the application life cycle.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices and design patterns.
• Experience with Git and source control management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Essential Requirements

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Experience operating at SFIA Level 4 or equivalent.
• Must be willing to travel to Newcastle on an occasional basis.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience delivering projects within the public sector or government environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and modern deployment practices.

What's on Offer

• £500 per day (Inside IR35)
• Remote-first engagement with occasional Newcastle travel
• One-stage interview process
• Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation programmes
• Collaborative and innovative Agile delivery environment

Apply now if you're an SC-cleared Java Developer looking for your next contract opportunity and can support occasional travel to Newcastle.