Java Developer - eDV Clearance

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Cheltenham, UK
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£156,000.0 - £169,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cyber Security Continuous Integration Systems Integration Java Application Server Spring-boot Backend Kubernetes Restful APIs
+2 more
Docker Microservices

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Java Developer to join a specialist cyber technology and software assurance company supporting UK Defence and Critical National Infrastructure programmes.

As a Java Developer, you will develop and enhance secure Java applications, backend services and system integrations within a restricted environment.

This is a 12-month contract based role offering a salary range of £600 - £650 per day and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

  • Developing and enhancing Java-based backend services.
  • Designing and implementing secure, scalable applications.
  • Building and integrating RESTful APIs.
  • Working with microservices architectures.
  • Collaborating with engineers, architects and relevant stakeholders.
  • Work within an Agile development environment
  • Contributing to the development of technology supporting UK national security operations

Requirements

  • Active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance is essential.
  • Strong experience in Java development.
  • Prior experience working in secure, government or national security environments.
  • Background working with microservices.
  • Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend services.
  • Experience working within Agile development teams.

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with Spring or Spring Boot.
  • Knowledge of Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Experience with CI/CD processes.
  • Familiarity with AWS or Azure.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

  • Java Developer, Java Engineer, Java Software Developer, Java Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Java Backend Developer, Backend Developer, Backend Java Developer

If you have active eDV clearance and strong Java development skills, apply today to explore this contract opportunity., * Software Developer

  • Java Developer
  • Backend Developer
  • Java Software Engineer
  • Java Engineer

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