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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** Otterburn, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Security, Software Quality, Java Development Kit, Java Web Services, Software Construction, SonarQube, Spring-boot, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42489288/

## About the Role

2+ years' experience as a Java Developer (5+ f Strong Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot development skills Exposure to microservices, modern APIs, and cloud-based delivery Understanding of secure engineering principles and modern DevOps practices Ability to operate in agile, collaborative engineering teams Must be SC Clearable (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency) Experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) The Package: £40,000 £55,000 base salary Bonus scheme Pension Medical cover To hear more about the Software Engineer opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade. TPBN1_UKTJ

## Description

Software Engineer (Backend Java) Newcastle 3 days on-site £40,000 £55,000 + bonus A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Software Engineer to join a growing engineering function delivering secure, scalable services for major public-sector and enterprise programmes. This is a hands-on development role suited to someone with strong Java fundamentals and a desire to build high-quality software in a highly regulated environment. What youll be doing: Designing and developing Java services using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot Building modular, maintainable microservices aligned to enterprise and security standards Working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube Collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy into secure cloud environments Applying software engineering best practices (TDD/BDD, branching strategy, code quality) Contributing to agile ceremonies and working closely with technical leads and testers Key Skills & Experience Essential


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