Salary: £42,000 - 48,000 per year Requirements: Full-stack development experience Strong hands-on Java (8), Node.js, Spring Boot Experience with AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases Docker and Kubernetes experience Strong CI/CD and automated testing capability Experience with APIs and microservices Understanding of accessibility standards Strong Agile delivery experience Event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka) - Desirable ETL or external systems integration - Desirable Experience with SonarQube or similar tools - Desirable Background in accessible digital services - Desirable Cloud-native/serverless familiarity - Desirable Awareness of AI/ML-enabled development - Desirable Strong communication and hybrid-working collaboration skills - Desirable Responsibilities: Develop and maintain digital services and contribute to solution design Build backend services using Java (8), Node.js, and Spring Boot Develop UI components with performance, usability, and security in mind Build secure, scalable solutions using AWS or Azure Work with APIs, RESTful services, and microservice architectures Use Docker/Kubernetes for containerisation Create automated test suites to support CI/CD Follow engineering best practices and code quality standards Collaborate across Agile ceremonies with BA/DevOps/QA teams Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AAA) are met Technologies: AI AWS Azure Backend CI/CD Cloud DevOps Docker ETL Support Java Kafka Kubernetes NoSQL SQL Security Serverless Spring Spring Boot microservices UX UI Design NodeJS More: We are a dynamic company seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our multi-disciplinary Agile team. This role offers a hybrid work environment, with a preference for our Newcastle office, although other UK locations, including London, are also available. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining full-stack digital services that enhance citizen-facing government platforms. We believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative culture, ensuring the stability, security, and resilience of the products we deliver. This is a contract position lasting 6 months, starting ASAP, and offers a competitive rate of £400 per day inside IR35. last updated 10 week of 2026