Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Manchester/ Leeds
Employment Type: Contract
About the Role
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join one of our major clients working on a critical project, contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience, a collaborative mindset, and an enthusiasm for building scalable, maintainable systems.
Key Skills and Experience (Required)
We would expect candidates to demonstrate:
* Backend development experience using Java and Spring Boot.
* Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.
* Familiarity with Docker for containerisation and environment consistency.
* An understanding of asynchronous messaging patterns and event-driven architectures.
* Awareness of CI/CD practices and deployment automation principles.
Desirable Skills
* Exposure to Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration.
* Experience working with Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) for secure data exchange.
Additional Information
To be considered for this role, you must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.