Backend/Infrastructure Developer

Infrastructure/ Backend Developer

Contract Type: 6‑month initial engagement
Start Date: 1st December 2025
Location: Remote (UK‑based)
Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35)
Clearance Required: BPSS prior to start

MUST HAVE NHS OR GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Role Overview

The client is seeking a mid‑to‑senior level contractor with strong backend and infrastructure development experience. The successful candidate will work on maintaining and upgrading a legacy Java/Oracle system, collaborating with existing developers to gain domain knowledge and contribute to modernisation efforts using cloud‑based technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance a monolithic Java application with an Oracle PL/SQL database
• Pair with existing developers to understand system architecture and business processes
• Contribute to modernisation efforts and cloud‑based development practices
• Provide 3rd line support and develop tools to streamline support operations
• Apply test‑driven development and CI/CD methodologies in an Agile environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong backend development experience, ideally with SQL and RDS
• Demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for working with data
• Be comfortable working with legacy Oracle PL/SQL code and motivated to improve it
• View legacy systems as an opportunity to gain valuable domain knowledge
• Embrace 3rd line support responsibilities and seek ways to automate and improve support processes
• Be proficient in test‑driven development and collaborative Agile practices
• Have familiarity with Python or a willingness to learn it
• Exhibit strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Please send a copy of your CV if you\’re interested