Software Developer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join a high-profile government programme. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performing systems within a modern microservices architecture. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, Agile environment on large-scale services that impact millions of users., * Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable Java-based applications

• Contribute to and enhance large-scale microservice architectures
• Build and consume RESTful APIs
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using TDD and BDD practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams including Product Owners, QA, and DevOps
• Participate in code reviews and ensure best practices are followed
• Support continuous improvement and innovation within the development team

• Strong commercial experience with Java 21 (or later)
• Proven experience working within microservices-based architectures
• Solid experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Hands-on experience with TDD and BDD approaches
• Experience developing and integrating APIs
• Experience with MongoDB or other document-based databases
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

Additional/Desirable Skills

• Experience working on government or public sector projects
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)

Other Requirements

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory
• Willingness to attend office locations as agreed with project requirements