Java Developer

?? Java Developer - 6-Month Contract | Liverpool | Inside IR35

Your new role
We're looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a collaborative team on a 6-month contract, working on a range of backend services. This role offers a hybrid working model, with 2-3 days per week on-site in Liverpool, and is inside IR35 (via umbrella company).
?? Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable Java backend services using Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• Build and test RESTful APIs using Postman and Swagger
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines
• Manage cookies and session handling effectively
• Write and maintain unit tests using JUnit
• Work with POJOs and mock data for testing and development
• Integrate front-end components using Thymeleaf and JSON

What you'll need to succeed
??? Essential Skills:

• Java (Core and Advanced)
• Spring Boot & Spring Framework
• jQuery
• Thymeleaf
• RESTful API development and testing (Postman, Swagger)
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps collaboration
• Cookies/session management
• Unit testing with JUnit
• Handling POJOs and mock data

? Desirable:

• Exposure to modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue)

What you'll get in return
?? Location: Liverpool (2-3 days on-site per week)
?? Contract Length: 6 months
?? Rate: Competitive, Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

What you need to do now
If you're a proactive Developer ready to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more details.

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