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# Java Developer - Newcastle

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Behavior-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Scrum Methodology, Software Construction, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Performance Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Spring-boot, Git, Git Flow, Information Technology, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Microservices
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10172092/java-developer-newcastle/

## About the Role

* Professional experience developing applications using Java
 * Developed microservices using Spring Boot
 * Worked in Agile/Scrum methodology
 * Background developing RESTful APIs and distributed systems
 * Experience in applying software engineering best practices including coding standards and version control
 * Experience with Continuous Integration and automated testing practices
 * Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
 * Ability to work independently and contribute to technical discussions

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
 * Experience supporting end-to-end system integration
 * Experience working in fast-paced delivery environments
 * Experience contributing to estimation and technical planning discussions
 * Experience supporting non-functional testing activities
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline

Desirable Technical Skills

 * Java
 * Spring Boot
 * Microservices
 * REST APIs
 * Agile / Scrum
 * TDD / BDD
 * Continuous Integration (CI)
 * Continuous Testing
 * Git or similar version control systems

## Description

Hybrid Working: This role will require you to work at our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week., We are seeking a Java Developer to join our engineering team delivering enterprise-scale solutions across a range of industries. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of Java Spring Boot microservices within Agile delivery teams and support the delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions., * Develop and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices as part of a collaborative engineering team

 * Contribute to the delivery of technical features across the solution architecture
 * Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
 * Support technical leads with microservices design and end-to-end system integration
 * Apply development best practices including coding standards, branching strategies, and peer reviews
 * Contribute to Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Testing practices
 * Collaborate with test automation engineers to support functional and non-functional testing
 * Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities


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