Java Software Engineer

We\’re Hiring: Java Developers (Multiple Seniority Levels)

£50,000 – £80,000

Hybrid – Shropshire (2–3 days on-site per week)

Eligibility for SC Clearance required

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Join one of the UK’s leading consultancies on a major, long-term digital transformation programme for a large government department. You’ll play a critical role in modernising national services used by millions.

You\’ll join a large team, working on a variety of evolving assignments across multiple workstreams.

Projects range from modernising legacy platforms to developing brand new, cloud-native solutions. Engineers in this team are rotated based on project demand, with regular extensions and reassignments – making this an ideal environment for curious, adaptable developers.

What You’ll Do

• Build scalable microservices using Java and Spring / Spring Boot.
• Deliver clean, maintainable code through TDD, BDD, and pair programming
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs and asynchronous services
• Contribute to the full DevOps lifecycle — development, deployment, and monitoring
• Collaborate in Agile teams with designers, analysts, and infrastructure specialists
• Influence architectural decisions and support continuous delivery pipelines

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience with Java (ranging from legacy versions to modern stacks)
• Comfortable working across both legacy systems and greenfield projects
• Experience with microservices, TDD, unit testing, and CI/CD
• Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
• Exposure to SQL/NoSQL databases
• Leadership or mentoring experience
• Self-starter, flexible, and eager to learn
• Bonus: Exposure to C# or Scala

Why Join?

• Be part of a highly collaborative, inclusive team culture
• Enjoy continuous learning – take up to 5 paid days per year for training, with access to Pluralsight, and support for certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect)
• Private healthcare
• Flexible benefit scheme
• 25 days holiday (with the ability to buy/sell up to 5 more)