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# Senior Java Engineer

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** Otterburn, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Java Application Server, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, SC Clearance, Build Management, Microservices
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42020269/

## About the Role

contribute to sprint planning and technical discussions. Promote best practices including clean code, CI/CD and modern development workflows. Support and mentor junior developers while contributing to the team's technical direction. What You'll Need: 5+ years' commercial experience developing Java applications. Strong backend Java development experience with Spring and Spring Boot. Proven experience delivering complex software projects. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices. Exposure to Agile and/or Waterfall delivery environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with technical teams and stakeholders. Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers is highly desirable. Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP) What's in it for you? Salary up to £60,000 1015% sign-on bonus Performance bonus Hybrid working (3 days per week onsite in Newcastle) Private medical insurance Ongoing AI and technical upskilling Due to the Nature of
the Work,You must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance, requiring a minimum of 5 years' continuous UK residency with no absences of more than 30 consecutive days. Interested? Simply apply below or get in touch! TPBN1_UKTJ

## Description

Senior Java Engineer Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid 3 days onsite) Salary: Up to £60,000 We're looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering enterprise-scale solutions for a range of high-profile clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced backend Java developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working collaboratively, and building modern applications. The Role You'll design, develop and deliver scalable backend applications using Java, working as part of an Agile engineering team. Alongside hands-on development, you'll support and mentor colleagues, contribute to technical discussions and help deliver high-quality software across the full development lifecycle. What you'll be doing: Develop and maintain enterprise Java applications. Design and build scalable backend services and microservices. Work closely with developers, architects and testers throughout project delivery. Follow Agile development practices and


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