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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Developer - **Company:** SThree Plc - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £72,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Linux, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Standard Edition (J2SE), Spring Framework, SAP ERP, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, SAP Project System, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Java Application Server, RISE with SAP, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker, Vmware, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815190776-java-developer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline * Strong experience with Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Framework) * Working knowledge of microservices architecture and API development * Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) * Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automation practices * Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases * Experience with version control and collaborative development practices * Authorization to work in the United Kingdom Nice-to-have experience could include * Oracle Certified Associate or Oracle Certified Professional Java SE certification * Spring Professional certification (VMware) * Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code practices * Knowledge of Linux and bash scripting * Exposure to data quality, ETL pipelines or Power BI * Experience with SAP systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC or SAP RISE) ## Description What You Would Do * Developing and maintaining Java applications using Spring Boot and Spring frameworks * Building and integrating microservices architectures with a focus on scalability and performance * Working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP to deploy and manage applications * Implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes * Collaborating with teams to design and implement RESTful APIs * Writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to code reviews * Working with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes * Supporting the development of distributed systems and data pipelines What You Could Bring * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline * Strong experience with Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Framework) * Working knowledge of microservices architecture and API development * Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) * Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automation practices * Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases * Experience with version control and collaborative development practices * Authorization to work in the United Kingdom Nice-to-have experience could include * Oracle Certified Associate or Oracle Certified Professional Java SE certification * Spring Professional certification (VMware) * Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code practices * Knowledge of Linux and bash scripting * Exposure to data quality, ETL pipelines or Power BI * Experience with SAP systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC or SAP RISE) What Roles Of This Type Could Offer * The opportunity to work on modern, scalable Java applications across diverse sectors * Exposure to cloud-native development and containerised microservices * Potential to develop expertise in CI/CD, distributed systems and enterprise architecture * Collaboration with experienced engineering teams and learning opportunities * Flexible working arrangements and the chance to work across multiple UK locations * Day rates typically ranging from £250-280 per day or £600-800 per day, dependent on experience and contract type * The chance to expand your technical skillset and progress your career in the Java ecosystem ## Related Videos - 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