Software Engineers (Java/Angular) - Sustainable Digital Programme
We're growing a delivery team working on a major multi-year sustainable agriculture and land management programme supporting a UK public sector organisation.
There's a strong pipeline of work already in motion, and we're looking to bring in 3 additional engineers over the next few months to help scale delivery.
Location: Candidates must be within commuting distance and able to attend Cardiff 3-4 times per month
The Opportunities
- 1 x Team Lead/Senior Engineer (hands‑on leadership)
- 2 x Senior Software Engineers
- Some flexibility for a strong Java‑focused Back End engineer
This is a tight‑knit, highly collaborative team, working directly with stakeholders and end users. Expect real ownership, fast‑moving delivery, and meaningful impact in the public sector space.
Tech Stack
- Java 21 (standard across the programme)
- Spring Boot
- Angular (strong demand, ideally Angular 16+)
- REST APIs/microservices
- CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps tooling
We're primarily Java + Angular, with opportunities spanning:
- Frontend engineering
- Backend engineering
- Full stack delivery
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and building services using Java 21 & Spring Boot
- Developing modern UI applications using Angular
- Working across the full delivery life cycle in an Agile/DevOps environment
- Collaborating closely with customers and product stakeholders
- Building clean, scalable, well‑tested code (TDD encouraged)
- Supporting continuous improvement across engineering practices and pipelines
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring (for Lead role)
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Strong Java development experience (Java 17+/Java 21 preferred)
- Spring Boot experience
- Angular experience (preferably Angular 16+)
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
- Experience working in Agile delivery teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Full stack experience (Java + Angular)
- Experience in public sector/regulated environments
- CI/CD and DevOps exposure
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience (Lead role)
Security
Must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC)
UK residency requirements apply (typically 5 years)
Dual nationals welcome
Why Join?
- Work on a meaningful UK sustainability‑focused programme
- Modern tech stack: Java 21 + Angular 16+
- Strong pipeline of work with long‑term stability
- Close collaboration with end users and stakeholders
- Real ownership and visible impact
- Supportive, engineering‑led culture
RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
