Job Title: Java Engineer (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote (UK-based, must have full UK working rights)
Start Date: ASAP but can be flexible for notice periods
Contract Length: Initial 12 months, strong likelihood of additional extensions.
About the Role
1. Our client are migrating legacy on-premises services into Azure and rebuilding core data systems in Java and require a Java Engineer to join on a long term, fully remote contract basis to assist with this.
Key Responsibilities
2. Wrap and orchestrate legacy services using Java, enabling a phased retirement of older systems.
3. Develop new Java-native solutions to replace non‑Java legacy components.
4. Collaborate with internal teams using established Java libraries for linkage (no specific framework expertise required).
5. Contribute to long-term development of a new Java-based linking solution after the migration phase.
6. Troubleshoot blockers and unexpected issues, working reactively and creatively.
7. Mentor members of the current team on Java and be the 'go to' Java expert on the team.
Key Experience Needed
8. Solid Java engineering skills, ideally with Experience building orchestrated or sequential Java applications.
9. Experience working with Azure (deploying, building in an Azure environment)
10. Experience working with Cosmos DB (preferred), MongoDB, DynamoDB or any other similar databases.
11. Background in software engineering fundamentals and problem‑solving.
Nice-to-Have
12. Data Background / Experience — not essential; can be taught if needed.
13. A degree in mathematics, physics, or a related analytical field.
14. Experience working with Big Data (millions/trillions)
Location
Newport, UK
Rate/Salary
- GBP Daily
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