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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** Spectrum IT Recruitment
- **Location:** Poole, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Relational Databases, MySQL, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, ServiceNow Customer Service Management, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815179468-java-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Experience with Java.
 * Experience using Springboot frameworks or similar Java framework
 * Proficiency with MySQL or similar relational databases
 * Experience developing microservices for AWS or other cloud environments
 * An agile mindset and working methodology

Beneficial Skills:

 * Prior experience with Docker, Kafka and/or similar tools
 * Experience working in an agile/scrum environment
 * Commitment to code quality and best practice, including writing automated tests

## Description

Account Manager @ Spectrum IT | Recruitment, Customer Service

Software engineer - Java

 * Hybrid working (2 days per week in Poole)
 * Market leaders in traffic management systems
 * Java, Springboot, MySQL, Microservices, AWS

An exciting new opportunity to join an award-winning company building road management solutions to drive greener, cleaner inner city transportation systems. A company with a global remit to help deliver clean city government initiatives.

As part of a large new project across the UK their development team is growing quickly. As such they are on the lookout for a Java engineer to join the team. This role is working on one of the company's largest and most prestigious customers delivering R&D solutions for inner city transportation.

The best part about this role, alongside the great public services you will help to build, is the work life balance, flexible working and investment in your development and training. This is a company invested in making you the best version of your professional self whilst maintaining your physical and mental well being.

Key Skills:

 * Experience with Java.
 * Experience using Springboot frameworks or similar Java framework
 * Proficiency with MySQL or similar relational databases
 * Experience developing microservices for AWS or other cloud environments
 * An agile mindset and working methodology

Beneficial Skills:

 * Prior experience with Docker, Kafka and/or similar tools
 * Experience working in an agile/scrum environment
 * Commitment to code quality and best practice, including writing automated tests

To apply for this role or hear more please contact . Please note candidates must be able to commute to Poole 2 days per week and work without sponsorship; candidates looking to relocate or who may require sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Software Development


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