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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Developer - **Company:** Family The Wolviston Group - **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Code Review, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), DevOps, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, AI Platforms, Front End Software Development, GPT, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.jobadder.com/17021/611914/6avyc6mze6xedjxgvcyse4frpi?site=eu1 ## About the Role * Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java. * Experience with modern Java frameworks including: + Spring Boot + Spring Framework + Hibernate / JPA * Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices. * Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices. * Experience working within Agile software delivery environments. * Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. * Experience working in a customer-facing, consultancy, or stakeholder-driven environment. Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience working within Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, Insurance or Wealth Management environments. * Previous consultancy or professional services experience. * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. * Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging technologies. * Exposure to modern front-end frameworks and technologies. AI & Automation Experience We are particularly interested in candidates who are embracing the latest advancements in software engineering and productivity tooling, including: * AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude or similar technologies. * Experience using AI to improve development efficiency, code quality and delivery outcomes. * Exposure to AI-powered automation solutions. * Experience integrating AI services, APIs or Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications. * Interest in emerging AI technologies and their practical application within software development. About You You are a passionate software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering value to clients. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and take pride in producing high-quality technical solutions. You'll be comfortable balancing hands-on development with client engagement and will enjoy the variety that comes from working across multiple projects, industries and technologies. ## Description * Design, develop and maintain enterprise-scale Java applications. * Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. * Contribute to solution design and technical architecture discussions. * Develop clean, maintainable and performant code. * Work within Agile delivery teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. * Conduct code reviews and support best practice development standards. * Mentor junior and mid-level developers. * Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers and DevOps teams. * Support continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling. * Stay current with emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance client solutions., Our experienced team of consultants are ready to assist with your recruitment needs - whether you are a candidate looking for a new role, or a company looking to recruit, send us an email or call us to speak to a member of the team. ## Related Videos - [The Evolving Landscape of Application Development: Insights from Three Years of Research](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1459-the-evolving-landscape-of-application-development-insights-from-three-years-of-research) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)