Backend/Infrastructure Developer

Infastructure/ Backend Developer

Contract Type: 6-month initial engagementStart Date: 1st December 2025Location: Remote (UK-based)Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35)Clearance Required: BPSS prior to start

MUST HAVE NHS OR GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Role OverviewThe client is seeking a mid-to-senior level contractor with strong backend and infrastructure development experience. The successful candidate will work on maintaining and upgrading a legacy Java/Oracle system, collaborating with existing developers to gain domain knowledge and contribute to modernisation efforts using cloud-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities* Maintain and enhance a monolithic Java application with an Oracle PL/SQL database* Pair with existing developers to understand system architecture and business processes* Contribute to modernisation efforts and cloud-based development practices* Provide 3rd line support and develop tools to streamline support operations* Apply test-driven development and CI/CD methodologies in an Agile environment

The ideal candidate will:* Have strong backend development experience, ideally with SQL and RDS* Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for working with data* Be comfortable working with legacy Oracle PL/SQL code and motivated to improve it* View legacy systems as an opportunity to gain valuable domain knowledge* Embrace 3rd line support responsibilities and seek ways to automate and improve support processes* Be proficient in test-driven development and collaborative Agile practices* Have familiarity with Python or a willingness to learn it* Exhibit strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Please send a copy of your CV of you're interested