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About The Company
Additional Resources is a reputable employment business and employment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various sectors. With a strong focus on integrity, transparency, and excellence, we pride ourselves on providing tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients and candidates. Our extensive network and industry expertise enable us to facilitate meaningful employment opportunities, particularly within specialized fields such as cybersecurity, defense, and critical national infrastructure. We are committed to fostering long-term relationships built on trust and professionalism, ensuring both clients and candidates receive the highest level of service.
About The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Java Developer to join a specialist cyber technology and software assurance company supporting UK Defence and Critical National Infrastructure programmes. This role involves developing and enhancing secure Java applications, backend services, and system integrations within a restricted environment, contributing to national security initiatives. The position is offered on a 12-month contract basis, with a competitive daily rate of £600 - £650 and comprehensive benefits.
As a Java Developer, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable backend solutions. Your work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality software that supports critical national security operations. You will work within an Agile development environment, employing best practices to ensure the robustness and security of the applications and systems you develop. Your expertise will directly contribute to the technological infrastructure that underpins UK national security efforts, making this a highly impactful and rewarding role.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance is essential.
- Strong experience in Java development, with a proven track record of delivering secure backend solutions.
- Prior experience working within secure, government, or national security environments.
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and deployment.
- Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Experience working within Agile teams and methodologies.
Desirable qualifications include familiarity with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks, knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Candidates from roles such as Java Developer, Java Engineer, Java Software Developer, Java Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Java Backend Developer, Backend Developer, or Backend Java Developer will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance Java-based backend services to meet project requirements and security standards.
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable applications aligned with best practices.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between systems.
- Work within microservices architectures, ensuring modularity and scalability of solutions.
- Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams including engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.
- Participate actively in Agile development cycles, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Contribute to the development of technology supporting UK national security operations, ensuring compliance with security protocols and standards.
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Benefits
This role offers a competitive daily rate of £600 - £650, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on impactful projects supporting national security. The contract provides an excellent platform for career advancement within a dynamic and secure environment, with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Additional perks may include health and wellness programs, pension schemes, and opportunities for future contract extensions or permanent roles within the organization.
Equal Opportunity
Additional Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all candidates are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and believe it enhances our ability to serve our clients and support our candidates effectively. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the specified criteria and are committed to contributing to our inclusive workplace culture.
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