SC Cleared Java Developer

We're currently recruiting for an experienced SC Cleared Java Developer to join a high-profile Public Sector programme delivering secure, enterprise-scale digital services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Back End developer with modern Java and Spring experience to work on mission-critical applications within an Agile delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and deploy enterprise Java applications
• Develop clean, scalable and maintainable code following industry best practices
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners and Development teams to deliver technical solutions
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
• Optimise application performance and scalability
• Integrate applications with databases and third-party services

Essential Skills

• Active SC Clearance
• Strong commercial experience with Java (Core Java/Java SE)
• Excellent knowledge of the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data)
• Experience developing REST APIs and Microservices
• Strong SQL and relational database experience (Oracle, PostgreSQL or MySQL)
• Experience using Git
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles and design patterns
• Experience with Maven or Gradle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills

• AWS, Azure or Google Cloud experience
• Docker and Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines
• HTML, CSS and JavaScript exposure
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience