Dunton/Basildon Essex (On-site 4 days per week - non-negotiable)
Start: End of April/May 2026
Duration: 8 months
Competitive day rate - up to £590 a day
We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a large-scale, enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a highly experienced Back End engineer with a passion for clean code, modern development practices, and delivering high-quality solutions in an Agile setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications
* Contribute across the full software development life cycle, from architecture through to deployment
* Lead and participate in development reviews, ensuring code quality and best practices
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a highly Agile, pair-programming environment
* Support and mentor junior engineers while managing multiple complex assignments
Essential Skills & Experience
1. Strong background in Agile Java Development
2. Expertise in Spring Boot and JUnit
3. Extensive hands-on experience with TDD and BDD (candidates must be accustomed to applying this in the majority of their development work)
4. Proven experience with pair programming (comfortable working thi...