Location: London
Job Type: Contract
Industry: Digital Workspace
Job reference: 5242141_1741957842
Posted: about 4 hours ago
Job Title:
SC Cleared Java Developer - Strong Software Engineer
Location:
Manchester or Croydon
Job Type:
Full-time Contract
Salary:
£500-560 Inside IR35
Clearance Required:
SC (Security Check)
Job Description:
Our Government client is seeking experienced Software Engineers skilled in Java (Spring Boot) within large-scale microservice architectures. You will join a dynamic team working on critical public sector systems, offering a chance to apply your expertise in a challenging environment that impacts public services.
As an SC Cleared Java Developer, you should be proficient in test-driven development (TDD), containerisation with Docker, and working with relational databases like Postgres (preferably with Liquibase for migrations). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices is essential. Knowledge of Kafka and experience with React/TypeScript are advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop scalable Java applications using Spring Boot in microservice architectures.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions.
3. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following TDD principles using JUnit and Mockito.
4. Implement containerisation and orchestration with Docker.
5. Work with Postgres and other SQL databases, ensuring efficient interactions and migrations (e.g., Liquibase).
6. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins.
7. Collaborate with backend and frontend teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
8. Enhance development practices, prioritising security and performance.
Essential Skills & Experience:
1. Active SC Clearance.
2. Expertise in Java (Spring Boot) for large-scale applications.
3. Experience with Postgres or similar databases.
4. Proficiency with Docker and containerisation.
5. Strong skills in TDD using JUnit and Mockito.
6. Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
7. Comfortable working in Agile teams.
Desirable Skills:
1. Experience with API tools like Swagger or OpenAPI.
2. Knowledge of Gradle for build automation.
3. Experience with Liquibase for database migrations.
4. Familiarity with Kafka for event-driven systems.
5. Frontend skills with React and TypeScript.
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