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# Java Engineer / AWS Serverless Engineer (SC Cleared)

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, Junit, Apache Maven, OAuth, Oracle Databases, Mockito, Shell Script, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Spring-boot, SOAPAPI, AWS Lambda, Git, SC Clearance, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Cucumber (Software), Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/java-engineer-aws-serverless-engineer-%28sc-cleared%29-london-%28remote%29_4827760

## About the Role

* Strong Java backend development experience.
 * Experience building and deploying applications in AWS.
 * Must be SC Cleared
 * Previous experience working in Agile delivery teams.

## Description

Hays are now looking for a Java Engineer / AWS Serverless Engineer (SC Cleared) for one of our local clients:

 * £428 p/d Inside IR35
 * Remote (occasional travel to London)
 * 6 month+ contract
 * Candidates must hold current SC Clearance

Role Overview

We're looking for a hands-on Java Engineer to develop and support cloud-native services within an AWS environment. You'll work on Java microservices, REST APIs and serverless components, contributing across the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

 * Develop and maintain Java-based microservices and APIs.
 * Build and support AWS serverless solutions using Lambda.
 * Design and consume REST and SOAP services.
 * Write automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
 * Collaborate with engineers, testers and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software.
 * Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting and production support.

Essential Skills

 * Java 21
 * Maven
 * AWS Lambda / Serverless development
 * REST APIs
 * Spring Boot
 * JUnit 5
 * Linux / Shell scripting
 * Git and CI/CD experience

Desirable Skills

 * AWS API Gateway
 * DynamoDB
 * SQS
 * IAM
 * CloudWatch
 * Oracle Database
 * Mockito, Cucumber, WireMock
 * OAuth / SSO experience

Experience

 * Strong Java backend development experience.
 * Experience building and deploying applications in AWS.
 * Must be SC Cleared
 * Previous experience working in Agile delivery teams.

If you are currently SC Cleared and you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV to jonathan.davies1@hays.com
#4827760 - Jonathan


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