I’m working with a client who is looking for an engineer with solid Java Spring Boot skills and hands‑on experience owning cloud migrations, primarily on AWS.
Contract Details
* Contract: Initial 3 months, with a strong likelihood of 6‑9 months extension
* Start date: ASAP
* Day rate: £540
* Inside IR35
* Hybrid: Manchester (2 days per week in the office)
* Team size: 4‑5 engineers
Interview Process
1. 1st stage virtual (75 mins technical + 15 mins Q&A)
2. 2nd stage in‑person (90 mins: migration knowledge + pairing exercise)
Role Highlights
* Java & Spring Boot development
* Owning and delivering cloud migrations
* Migrating a full product stack to cloud services
* Heavy focus on AWS (infrastructure, databases, frameworks, services)
* Working closely with engineers and stakeholders across teams
* Quickly learning existing systems and domain knowledge
* Using AI tools to support development and delivery
Key Skills
* Experience with Java, including Spring Boot
* Proven experience owning or delivering cloud migration projects
* Strong AWS knowledge (around 80% of the role is AWS‑focused)
* Ability to move infrastructure, databases, applications, and frameworks to the cloud
* Strong communication skills - comfortable handling questions and integrations across teams
* Ability to ramp up quickly in unfamiliar systems
Nice‑to-haves (not essential)
* Experience re‑platforming or modernising legacy systems
* Broader DevOps or CI/CD exposure
* Previous use of AI‑assisted coding tools
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