SC Eligible Java Developer

Location: Newcastle (Candidates must be based locally and have the right to work in the UK)
Salary: Up to £50,000
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract with a view to becoming permanent
Clearance: SC Eligible

We're supporting a major technology programme and are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a growing Agile engineering team based in Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys building modern microservices, working within cloud environments and contributing to large-scale digital transformation projects. You'll be joining a collaborative team where engineering quality, automation and continuous improvement are central to the development approach.
The role offers long-term stability with a clear pathway from FTC to permanent employment and would suit somebody looking to work within a secure, highly governed environment whilst continuing to develop their technical skills.
What You'll Be Doing
Developing and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices
Building scalable services using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot
Supporting the design and development of modern microservice architectures
Working closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers and Technical Leads
Supporting end-to-end integration between technical components
Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives
Contributing to code reviews, testing activities and engineering best practice
Working with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy secure and scalable solutions
Supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery initiativesEssential Experience
Strong commercial Java development experience
Experience with Java Development Kit (JDK 11+)
Strong Spring Boot experience
Experience developing APIs and microservices
Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience working within Agile delivery environments
Strong understanding of engineering best practices and coding standards
Experience with Git-based source control and branching strategies
Knowledge of Continuous Integration and automated testing approaches
Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholdersDesirable Experience
WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition)
CAS SDK experience
AWS or other public cloud platforms
Container technologies
Test Driven Development (TDD)
Continuous Testing
DevOps tooling and practices
Experience working within secure or regulated environmentWhat's on Offer?
Salary up to £50,000
12-month FTC with strong opportunity to convert into a permanent position
Hybrid working
Modern technology stack
Large-scale development programme
Supportive Agile engineering environment
Immediate interview processTo be considered, you must be SC eligible and currently living and working within commutable distance of Newcastle, or willing to relocate.

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