Salary: £60,000 - 72,000 per year Requirements: Strong commercial experience in Java development within enterprise environments Proven expertise in Microservices Architecture and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Experience designing and implementing APIs (REST, open APIs, third-party integrations) Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking and network programming Hands-on experience with Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and SQL databases Active Security Clearance (SC) required Responsibilities: Design and develop Java-based microservices within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Define, build and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and third-party systems Produce technical designs using UML and follow best practice software engineering standards Develop and maintain containerised applications (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes environments) Work with SQL databases and support TCP/IP-based networked applications Technologies: Docker Support Java Kubernetes Network REST SQL Security TCP/IP UML microservices More: At MERITUS, we are excited to be partnered with a growing Defence Consultancy that supports a large Defence Client based in Dorchester. We are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Java Developer to join a collaborative technical team delivering high-performance, scalable Java applications within a complex networked environment. This opportunity offers an engaging role with the added benefit of working on secure, mission-critical systems. The position is a 6-month contract with on-site working required three days per week. last updated 7 week of 2026