Java Developer

Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements: • Proven experience as a Java Developer, Backend Developer, or Full Stack Developer. • Strong hands-on development experience with Java and object-oriented programming principles. • Experience building applications using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, RESTful APIs, and microservices. • Strong understanding of relational databases and SQL. • Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. • Experience using Git, Bitbucket, or similar version control platforms. • Familiarity with Maven or Gradle build and dependency management tools. • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices. • Previous experience working within Agile environments. • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. • Active SC Clearance required. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services. • Translate business and technical requirements into clean, efficient, and maintainable code. • Develop backend services, RESTful APIs, and integrations with internal and third-party systems. • Build and enhance solutions using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and microservices architectures. • Work closely with Architects, Business Analysts, QA teams, Product Owners, and DevOps engineers throughout the development lifecycle. • Participate in code reviews and promote coding best practices and quality standards. • Support unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and defect resolution activities. • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. • Support CI/CD delivery processes and automated deployment pipelines. • Produce and maintain technical documentation where required. • Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to application stability, performance, and reliability. • Contribute to continuous improvement and software engineering best practices. Technologies: • Backend • BitBucket • CI/CD • DevOps • Git • Gradle • Hibernate • Support • Java • Maven • MVC • MySQL • Oracle • PostgreSQL • SQL • Spring • Spring Boot • microservices • API • AWS • Azure • Cloud • CloudWatch • Confluence • Docker • Eclipse • GCP • IntelliJ • JIRA • Jenkins • Kibana • Kubernetes • Security • Splunk • VS Code More: We are hiring a Java Developer Contractor for a high-profile technology delivery programme. This is a 6-month contract based in London on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office. The role sits inside IR35 and offers a daily rate of £540 to £640 via umbrella. We are looking for a hands-on developer to help design, develop, and enhance enterprise-scale applications in a collaborative Agile environment, working closely with Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners, QA teams, and DevOps engineers. last updated 34 week of 2026