Senior Java Developer

Clerkenwell
London, UK
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Code Coverage Software Quality Code Review DevOps Software Architecture Software Engineering Spring-boot Containerization
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Kubernetes Serverless Computing Docker Programming Languages Microservices

Job description

business needs. Key Responsibilities Development & Engineering Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure software solutions Develop modern applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure alignment with overall system design Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues Quality & Best Practice Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery efficiency Conduct code reviews and promote high standards of software quality Ensure strong test coverage and adherence to secure-by-design principles Collaboration & Delivery Work within agile delivery teams across the full software lifecycle Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to meet delivery goals Contribute to technical discussions early in the project lifecycle Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Leadership & Mentorship

Requirements

Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop capability within the team Champion best practices in software development and continuous improvement Contribute to enhancing engineering standards, tooling, and processes Continuous Improvement Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and tooling Support adoption of modern engineering practices and approaches About You Essential Experience Strong experience across the full software development lifecycle Significant hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices Experience working in agile environments with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) or serverless architectures Experience with automated testing frameworks and modern development practices Understanding of software architecture patterns and secure design principles Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Experience operating at a senior level within engineering teams Exposure to consulting or client-facing environments Experience delivering within government or public sector settings Proficiency across additional programming languages Key Skills Writing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code Driving code quality through testing, reviews, and standards Working effectively in cross-functional teams Communicating complex technical concepts clearly Mentoring and developing other engineers Continuous improvement mindset and adoption of new technologies If you’re looking to work on impactful digital services in complex environments-while having the opportunity to influence how modern engineering is delivered-this role offers both challenge and purpose. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. TPBN1_UKTJ

About the company

Senior Java Developer - Digital & Public Services A growing digital consultancy delivering complex, high-impact services into the public sector is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join its engineering capability. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects, contributing to the development of scalable, secure software solutions while influencing engineering best practice across multidisciplinary teams. Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must either hold current SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance . The Role As a Senior Java Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and deployment of modern digital services. You will work on complex systems, contribute to architectural decisions, and support the wider engineering team through mentorship and technical leadership. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, design, DevOps, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions aligned to user and

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