Java Software Engineer

Java, Spring Boot and Cloud Platforms(AWS, Azure and GCP)

I am currently working with a leading software software consultancy working with the government for a Senior Java Engineer.

This role involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of best practices in software development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-stack software development, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Significant hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices, with a focus on continuous integration and delivery.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
• Knowledge of technologies such as Mircroservices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), or serverless architecture.
• Awareness of principles like well architected and secure by design.
• Previous experience in a senior engineering role, guiding teams to successful delivery.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages.
• Experience in central government advantageous.
• Experience in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure, tested and scalable.
• Contribute to software architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with project and business goals.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop their skills and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI, DevOps, and QA, to ensure software meets business requirements.
• Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines to enhance development efficiency and software quality.
• Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance team performance and code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring software operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending and integrating them where beneficial.
• Drive improvements in coding standards, testing, and documentation within the team.
• Engage in early-stage project discussions, providing technical insights and recommendations.
• Ensure that development processes are followed, and contribute to process optimisation initiatives.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven experience in full-stack software development, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Significant hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices, with a focus on continuous integration and delivery.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
• Knowledge of technologies such as Mircroservices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), or serverless architecture.
• Awareness of principles like well architected and secure by design.
• Previous experience in a senior engineering role, guiding teams to successful delivery.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages.
• Experience in central government advantageous.
• Experience in a consulting environment.

I am currently working with a leading software software consultancy working with the government for a Senior Java Engineer.

This role involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of best practices in software development.