Scrumconnect Limited
Java Developer ( SC Cleared )
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About Scrumconnect Consulting
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. You will work across application development, automated testing, cloud services, CI/CD, and containerised environments as part of an Agile delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Develop and integrate event-driven solutions using Kafka.
- Work with MongoDB for data storage and management.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing practices.
- Develop automated BDD tests using Gherkin and Cucumber.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
- Work with AWS services to develop and support cloud-based solutions.
- Build and manage containerised applications using Docker.
- Support application deployment and orchestration using Kubernetes or Amazon ECS.
- Contribute to load and performance testing using Gatling or k6.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.
- Work collaboratively with developers, testers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Follow Scrum/Kanban and other Agile delivery practices.
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Essential Skills and Experience
- Strong commercial experience in Java development.
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
- Experience working with Kafka.
- Experience with MongoDB.
- Good understanding of Docker images and containers.
- Experience with unit testing and TDD.
- Experience developing Gherkin-style BDD tests, preferably using Cucumber.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Experience working in an Agile environment, preferably Scrum or Kanban.
- Active UK Security Check (SC) clearance is essential.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working with AWS, particularly:
- Amazon SQS
- Amazon S3
- Amazon SNS
- AWS KMS
- Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD.
- Strong experience with Cucumber and BDD.
- Experience using Gatling or k6 for load and performance testing.
- Experience with Kubernetes or Amazon ECS.
- Experience working on UK Government or public-sector projects.
Technologies
Java | Spring Boot | Kafka | MongoDB | Docker | TDD | Unit Testing | Gherkin | Cucumber | GitLab CI/CD | Jenkins | GitHub Actions | AWS | SQS | S3 | SNS | KMS | Gatling | k6 | Kubernetes | ECS
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What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a developer who can take ownership of their work, collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality software. You should have strong problem-solving skills, good engineering practices, and the ability to work confidently across development, testing, and deployment activities.
Security Clearance: Active UK SC clearance is required for this position.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
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