Java Engineer We’re working with a major government organisation delivering large-scale digital transformation projects that directly improve services for millions across the UK. You’ll join a collaborative engineering team using modern technologies to build secure, scalable, and high-performing applications that support critical public services. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain high-quality, reliable Java-based applications and microservices Contribute to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) – design, build, test, deploy, and support Work within Agile teams alongside DevOps, QA, and UX specialists Implement best practices for code quality, security, and performance Support continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java 11 (Spring Boot, RESTful APIs) Familiarity with AWS / Azure or similar cloud environments Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) Exposure to Microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of Agile delivery and collaborative development practices Previous public sector or large-scale enterprise experience is a plus More information: Hybrid working – 3 days per week on-site in Blackpool Up to £700p/d inside IR35 for 12 months