Senior Java Developer
- Leeds
- £700 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Leeds (3 days per week in the office)
Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 monthsMy client is looking for an outstanding Java Developer to join an Agile, multidisciplinary team working on a UK Government flagship reform programme. This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact by delivering innovative, user-focused digital services that will transform how millions of people access government support.What you will be doing
You will play a key role in designing, building, and improving new and existing products, platforms, and transactions, working closely with Developers, Designers, and Analysts. The client values collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation over hierarchy and titles:
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design, development, and improvement of digital services across government.
- Implement and maintain robust, scalable microservice architectures.
- Develop and enhance APIs for internal and external use.
- Build and maintain automated test suites to support continuous deployment.
- Participate in pair programming and Agile ceremonies.
- Collaborate with the wider development community to adopt and share best practices.
- Support applications and platforms, including occasional out-of-hours 2nd line support.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.Core Skills & Experience
You must have the right to work in the UK. Hold BPSS or be willing to go through security clearance.You will have the following:
- Recent experience with Java 21 (or later).
- Strong knowledge of TDD (Test-Driven Development) and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development).
- Proven experience working with large-scale microservices.
- Solid background in Agile software delivery.
- Comfortable working in a pair programming environment.
- Hands-on experience with Unix-like operating systems (Linux/Mac OS X).
- Understanding of Responsive Web Design principles.
- Ability to research and learn new tools and techniques quickly.How to apply
Apply with your latest CV, you can also get in touch via email or LinkedIn
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