Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Developer | SC Clearance Required | Up to £650 per day (Inside IR35) | Remote with Monthly Visits to London | 6 Month Contract

MERITUS are working with a large consulting organisation looking for a Senior Java Developer on a project working into a UK Central Government client.

You’ll play a key role in designing, coding, reviewing, and testing solutions within the Java stack, collaborating with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers. The position also involves working on automated tests, infrastructure updates, and maintaining high-quality standards across all stages of development.

The role is remote with monthly visits into the London office on an initial 6 Month contract.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, code, review, and unit test applications using the Java stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and DevOps engineers.
• Support and enhance legacy systems currently in maintenance mode.
• Contribute to automated testing (C#) and infrastructure improvements (Docker, Ansible, Python, Linux).

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with Java, Spring, Maven, Git, JUnit, and Web APIs (REST/JSON, XML/SOAP).
• Active SC clearance is essential.
• Strong background in complex or high-pressure software development environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse technical team and deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Senior Java Developer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.