Java Full Stack Developer

Falcon Chase International

Reading, United Kingdom

2 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Job location

Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

HTML

Java

JavaScript

ActiveMQ

Agile Methodologies

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Unit Testing

Code Review

Databases

Relational Databases

DevOps

Hibernate

Java Persistence API

JMeter

jQuery

JUnit

Python

PostgreSQL

Scrum

Mockito

Shell Script

Systems Integration

Spring Cloud

Camel

Spring-boot

Mustache

Backend

SC Clearance

Containerization

Kubernetes

Performance Monitor

Front End Software Development

Api Gateway

Kibana

REST

Splunk

Dynatrace

Serverless Computing

Docker

Legacy Systems

Jenkins

Microservices

Job description

Role Overview

We are hiring experienced Java Full Stack Developers to join a major government digital transformation programme. This programme will deliver next-generation, cloud-native capabilities while integrating with multiple Legacy systems across departments.

You will work within a multi-vendor Agile delivery environment with a shared codebase, building secure, scalable and highly resilient cloud-native applications.

This role suits engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and working with modern engineering practices and tooling.

Note: Must be eligible for SC Clearance or hold Active SC Clearance

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop secure, scalable cloud-native applications and microservices
Build RESTful APIs and Back End services using modern Java frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across systems
Participate in architecture and design discussions
Lead and mentor developers within the Scrum team
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering best practices
Own sprint deliverables, timelines and technical quality
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Propose solutions to complex challenges within existing architecture
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban)

Required Skills & Experience

Core Java & Backend

Strong hands-on experience with Java 8+
Deep expertise in:

Spring/Spring Boot
Hibernate/JPA
Microservices architecture
RESTful API design & development

Testing & Quality Engineering

Strong experience with TDD/BDD
Experience with testing frameworks:

JUnit
Mockito/PowerMockito
WireMock

Strong understanding of unit and integration testing

DevOps & Cloud

Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and containerisation:

Docker
Jenkins
Kubernetes

Experience working in Agile delivery environments

Frontend & Databases

Experience with:

HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Mustache Templates
PostgreSQL or other relational databases

Leadership & Collaboration

Experience leading or mentoring developers
Strong stakeholder communication skills
Ability to work in multi-vendor and multi-team environments

Nice to Have

Experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, Serverless)
Workflow/BPM tools knowledge
Monitoring & performance tools:

JMeter
Kibana
Splunk
Dynatrace

Apache Camel/ActiveMQ integration experience
Shell Scripting or Python knowledge
Experience working within UK Public Sector or regulated environments

Requirements