Java Dev

Sanderson Recruitment Plc
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 65K

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

Java
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Business Process Model and Notation
Cloud Computing
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Java Development Tools
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
NoSQL
SQL Databases
React
Spring-boot
Kubernetes
Api Design
Docker
Microservices

Job description

  • Develop secure, scalable backend services using Java (Spring Boot)
  • Build and maintain microservices and event-driven systems
  • Contribute to full-stack applications using React
  • Work with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure
  • Model workflows with Camunda/BPMN (or learn on the job)
  • Design and optimise data models in PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Support CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams; share technical expertise

Requirements

If you're a driven and ambitious Java engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working end-to-end across the stack, and influencing how a technology-driven consultancy evolves - this role is for you!, * Strong Java/Spring Boot engineering background

  • Experience with microservices and modern API design
  • Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (AWS)
  • SQL/NoSQL experience (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a scaling organisation

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of projects, candidates must be eligible for SC and DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.

Applicants must:

  • Be sole British citizens (dual nationality not accepted)
  • Have not spent more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK in the past 10 years
  • Have no criminal record
  • Have no significant financial concerns (e.g., bankruptcy, unresolved debts)

About the company

Sanderson Government and Defence partnering with an exciting start-up workflow and AI orchestration consultancy delivering cutting-edge software into the public sector and national security domains. Their mission: modernise government through event-driven architectures, secure platforms, and automation at scale. They're now hiring Java-focused Full Stack Software Engineers - from ambitious early-career developers to experienced senior engineers - to join their expanding delivery team. You'll be one of the first Engineers in the team, shaping culture, approach and strategy.

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