Java Software Engineer

Java Developer – Contract (Mid/Senior)

£330/day | Remote with 1 or 2 times per month in London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool or Cardiff | BPSS Required | ASAP Start

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Java Developer (Mid–Senior level) to support the delivery of modern, scalable digital services.

This role offers flexible hybrid working, with occasional travel (1–2 times per month) to a UK hub location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices
• Build scalable applications using Spring Boot
• Work within an agile environment, contributing to high-quality delivery
• Implement and maintain event-driven architectures (Kafka)
• Write clean, testable code following TDD principles

Key Requirements

• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience building microservices architectures
• Knowledge of Kafka or similar messaging technologies
• Proven experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, agile teams

Desirable

• Experience working within UK government or public sector environments

Additional Information

• BPSS clearance required (or eligible)
• Travel to a UK hub (1–2 times per month) – multiple locations available including London, Leeds, Manchester, and more
• Initial 3-month contract starting ASAP

Apply now for immediate consideration.