Java Developer ( SC Cleared )

following Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing practices. Develop automated BDD tests using Gherkin and Cucumber . Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines . Work with AWS services to develop and support cloud-based solutions. Build and manage containerised applications using Docker . Support application deployment and orchestration using Kubernetes or Amazon ECS . Contribute to load and performance testing using Gatling or k6 . Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices. Work collaboratively with developers, testers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders. Follow Scrum/Kanban and other Agile delivery practices. Essential Skills and Experience Hands-on experience with Spring Boot . Experience working with Kafka . Experience with MongoDB . Good understanding of Docker images and containers . Experience with unit testing and TDD . Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or

GitHub Actions . Experience working in an Agile environment , preferably Scrum or Kanban. Active UK Security Check (SC) clearance is essential. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience working with AWS , particularly:Amazon SQS Amazon S3 Amazon SNS AWS KMS Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD . Strong experience with Cucumber and BDD . Experience using Gatling or k6 for load and performance testing. Experience with Kubernetes or Amazon ECS . Experience working on UK Government or public-sector projects . Technologies What We’re Looking For We are looking for a developer who can take ownership of their work, collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality software. You should have strong problem-solving skills, good engineering practices, and the ability to work confidently across development, testing, and deployment activities. Security Clearance: Active UK SC clearance is required for this position. Diversity and Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr