Java Developer
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Cobalt Business Park - Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Sector: Government & Defence
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
About the Role
Sanderson Government & Defence are supporting a key client in the secure public sector space in their search for an experienced Java Developer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact programmes delivering secure, scalable solutions across critical national infrastructure and government services.
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This requires a minimum of 5 years continuous UK residency, with no absences of 6 months or more during this period.
What You'll Be Doing
* Designing and developing robust, scalable microservices using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot
* Building secure integrations using enterprise Middleware platforms including WebLogic and CAS SDK
* Deploying and supporting applications within secure cloud environments (eg AWS), leveraging containerisation
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams including cloud, infrastructure, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions
* Supporting technical design decisions, including microservices architecture and system integrations
* Driving best practice across development including TDD, CI/CD, and coding standards
* Actively participating in Agile delivery (Scrum ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives)
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong Java development experience, ideally with JDK 11+
* Proven experience building microservices using Spring Boot
* Experience working with enterprise Middleware (eg WebLogic Server)
* Exposure to secure integration frameworks such as CAS SDK
* Experience deploying applications into cloud environments (AWS preferred)
* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and engineering best practices
Desirable Skills
* Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube
* Knowledge of containerisation technologies (eg Docker, Kubernetes)
* Experience with TDD/BDD approaches
* Background in building secure, scalable public sector or regulated environment solutions
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary (£40,000 - £50,000) and comprehensive benefits package
* 25 days annual leave plus additional leave for charitable work
* Private medical insurance
* Opportunity to work on meaningful projects within the Government & Defence sector
* Access to industry-leading training and career development
Working Arrangements
This role follows a hybrid model, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Newcastle. Flexibility is expected to support client delivery where required.
If you're a skilled Java Developer looking to work on impactful, security-cleared projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Reasonable Adjustments
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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