Java Developer (SC Cleared)

• Design, develop, and maintain robust applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and integrate event-driven solutions using Kafka.
• Work with MongoDB for data storage and management.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, following TDD and unit-testing practices.
• Develop automated BDD tests using Gherkin and Cucumber.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Use 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 help us continuously improve development practices.
• Work collaboratively with developers, testers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Follow Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile delivery practices.

Technologies:

• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Cucumber
• DevOps
• Docker
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Support
• Java
• Jenkins
• Kafka
• Kanban
• Kubernetes
• MongoDB
• Security
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• TDD

• Strong commercial experience in Java development and hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience working with Kafka and MongoDB.
• Good understanding of Docker images and containers.
• Experience with unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience developing Gherkin-style BDD tests, preferably using Cucumber.
• 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: Experience with AWS, particularly Amazon SQS, S3, SNS, and AWS KMS.
• Desirable: Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD and strong experience with Cucumber and BDD.
• Desirable: Experience using Gatling or k6 for load and performance testing.
• Desirable: Experience with Kubernetes or Amazon ECS.
• Desirable: Experience working on UK Government or public-sector projects.
• We are looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering practices, a sense of ownership, and the ability to collaborate effectively across development, testing, and deployment activities.

We are Scrumconnect Consulting, a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, using user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services. We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join our engineering team and help deliver secure, scalable, high-quality software as part of an Agile delivery team. Our technology stack includes Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, MongoDB, Docker, TDD, unit testing, Gherkin, Cucumber, CI/CD tools, AWS, Gatling, k6, Kubernetes, and ECS. We believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes, and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, encourage applications from underrepresented groups and people seeking flexible working arrangements, and, as a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, provide