Backend Java Developer | Public Sector | Inside IR35 | 6 months

Opus Recruitment Solutions
Manchester, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
£72,800.0 - £104,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Unit Testing Code Review Software Debugging Software Engineering Java Application Server Enterprise Software Applications Spring-boot
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Backend Kubernetes Information Technology Microservices

Job description

  • Design, develop and maintain high-quality backend Java applications and services.
  • Apply strong software engineering principles to deliver scalable, secure and maintainable solutions.
  • Work independently across varied and complex development activities within a large technology environment.
  • Collaborate with engineering, testing and wider delivery teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver effective solutions.
  • For more senior positions, enable other developers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing and code reviews, while providing advice on technical approach and engineering best practice.

Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience working as a Backend Java Developer.
  • Experience designing and developing enterprise-scale Java applications and services.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, clean coding and development best practice.
  • Experience with automated testing and unit testing.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary technology teams.
  • For senior-level opportunities, experience enabling and supporting other developers and providing technical advice.

Key Skills Java | Backend Development | Software Engineering | Enterprise Applications | Automated Testing | Unit Testing | Agile | Technical Design | Code Review | Technical Leadership, * Agile Methodology

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Back-Related Terms
  • Communication Skills (Key)
  • Information Technology Education
  • Java Programming (Basics)
  • Kubernetes
  • Microservices Development
  • Problem Solving (Process)
  • Spring Boot (Java)

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