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Java Developer Opportunities | Contract | Government Projects
We're currently supporting multiple backend and platform engineering opportunities focused on the development of critical digital services. These contracts offer the chance to work on high-profile programmes, building scalable, cloud-based solutions whilst collaborating within multidisciplinary agile delivery teams.
The successful candidates will be involved in developing resilient microservices, API-driven applications, automated testing frameworks and cloud-native solutions, while contributing to best practice engineering, CI/CD and modern software delivery.
Required Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- REST APIs & Microservices
- Kafka
- MongoDB
- Unit Testing / TDD
- BDD (Cucumber/Gherkin preferred)
- CI/CD tools such as GitLab, GitHub or Jenkins
- Agile delivery (Scrum / Kanban)
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Desirable Skills
- Kotlin
- AWS services (SQS, SNS, S3, KMS)
- Docker & Containers
- Kubernetes or ECS
- Gatling or K6 performance testing
- PostgreSQL, Redis or other database technologies
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
- Cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP
Locations
- Remote opportunities available
- Manchester
- Leeds
- London
- Other UK delivery locations (excluding London on some assignments)
- Hybrid working, typically up to 60% onsite
- Occasional travel may be required depending on team requirements
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Clearance
- BPSS
- Active SC preferred, or candidates eligible for SC clearance
Rates
- £340/day Inside IR35
- £360/day Inside IR35
- £425/day Inside IR35
- £475/day Inside IR35
Current Opportunities
- Java Developer
- Senior Java Developer
- Java/Kotlin Developer
Immediate starts available.
If you're an experienced Java or Kotlin Developer looking for your next contract opportunity and have experience working with modern backend technologies, cloud platforms and agile delivery teams, I'd be keen to speak with you. Please send across your latest CV together with your availability and current clearance status.
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