Job Description
Java Developers (Contract) – Sheffield – £400–£450/day (Inside IR35)
Location: Sheffield (2 days onsite, 3 days WFH)
Duration: 12-month contract
Rate: £400–£450 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Java Developers to join a long-term programme delivering high-quality, scalable backend services. You will work within a collaborative Agile team focused on modern engineering practices, strong testing culture, and continuous delivery.
This role offers a hybrid working model with 2 days per week onsite in Sheffield and the remainder remote.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop and maintain robust backend services using Java and Kotlin
* Write clean, testable and maintainable code following TDD practices
* Collaborate with Product Owners, QA and DevOps teams in an Agile environment
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
* Improve system performance, reliability and scalability
* Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
* Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision making
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong commercial experience with Java (8+)
* Hands-on experience with Kotlin
* Proven experience working with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
* Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
* Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
* Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
Desirable Skills
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
* Containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes)
* Messaging technologies (Kafka / RabbitMQ)
* Experience with monitoring and observability tools
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid: 2 days onsite in Sheffield, 3 days remote
* 12-month contract with potential extensions
* Inside IR35 engagement