Java Developer

Java Developer - Public Sector Project
Location: Remote (with travel to Telford twice per month)
Clearance: BPSS required
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-impact public sector programme supporting a critical UK government service. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale systems within a complex and highly regulated environment, contributing to services that impact millions of users across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot
• Support and enhance batch-based and scheduled processing systems
• Diagnose and resolve issues across application, database, and integration layers
• Collaborate within controlled release environments using Git
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions

Core Skills & Experience

• Strong Java development experience, particularly with Spring Boot
• Solid SQL expertise, including PL/SQL or equivalent procedural database languages
• Experience working with batch processing and scheduling tools (e.g. CRON, TWS)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot across full technology stacks
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
• Familiarity with version control and structured release processes

Desirable Experience

• Background in large-scale, enterprise, or regulated environments
• Exposure to legacy system modernisation programmes
• Previous experience within public sector or government environments
• Active or prior security clearance is advantageous but not essential

Additional Information
This is a hands-on development role requiring strong technical capability, alongside an understanding of legacy environments. The systems involved rely heavily on batch processing, typical of large organisations, and differ from event-driven microservices commonly seen in financial services or modern cloud-native environments.