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# Senior Java Developer | Senior Technology Consultant

- **Company:** nology
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Spring-boot, SC Clearance, Microservices
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5920972533

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot
 * Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications
 * Strong understanding of microservices and cloud deployment approaches
 * Experience with CI/CD and modern engineering practices
 * Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience

Requirements
Essential Requirements

To do well in this role, you'll need:

 * Some experience with Java development (academic, commercial, or personal projects).
 * Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
 * Exposure to Python for scripting or automation tasks.
 * Familiarity or willingness to learn AWS cloud services.
 * A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.
 * Eligibility to work in the UK
 * Ability to obtain SC clearance

## Description

We're seeking experienced Java Developers who can take ownership of workstreams, contribute to technical direction and help drive engineering excellence across complex software delivery programmes.

What you'll be doing

 * Designing and developing Java and Spring Boot microservices
 * Supporting solution design and technical decision-making
 * Collaborating with architects, DevOps engineers and stakeholders
 * Reviewing code and mentoring less experienced developers
 * Driving best practice across development teams
 * Ensuring applications are secure, resilient and scalable