At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of high-performance Java applications that make a real difference.
- Company: Join an award-winning digital consultancy impacting millions across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model, competitive salary, and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Be a technical leader in a collaborative environment, shaping the future of digital services.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in Java development with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Job Description
About Scrumconnect Consulting
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.
We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference.
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite)
- Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts
- Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong architectural knowledge, and proven experience leading development teams in delivering large-scale digital solutions.
As a technical leader, you will drive engineering best practices, mentor developers, contribute to strategic technology decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade backend applications using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot.
- Define and drive technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code.
- Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Managers on technology roadmaps and architectural decisions.
- Application Development
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.
- Develop scalable, resilient, and high-performing backend services.
- Integrate with internal and external systems through APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures.
- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and reliability requirements.
- Architecture & Design
- Participate in system architecture, technical design discussions, and solution planning.
- Drive cloud-native development practices and modernization initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and performance bottlenecks.
- Ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of software solutions.
- Dev Ops & Delivery
- Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
- Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to implement containerized and cloud-based solutions.
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) initiatives using tools such as Terraform.
- Participate in release planning, production deployments, and incident management.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and Dev Ops teams.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Required Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Skills
- 8+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java.
- Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
- Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration.
- Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or Rabbit MQ.
- Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency with relational and No SQL databases such as Postgre SQL, My SQL, Mongo DB, or similar.
- Deep understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
- Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems.
- Strong knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Leadership Experience
- Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise projects.
- Ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence.
- Experience managing technical deliverables, estimations, and development planning.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments (e. g., GDS-aligned projects).
- Experience implementing cloud-native architectures and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
- Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk.
- Relevant Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or architecture certifications.
- Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API-first development approaches.
- Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong collaboration and team-building mindset.
- Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead distributed teams.
- Nice to Have
- Experience in digital transformation programs.
- Exposure to government, healthcare, banking, or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience leading geographically distributed development teams.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.
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Senior Java Developer in Swansea employer: Scrumconnect Consulting
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Senior Data Engineer/Architect, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects within the public sector. Our Staines location offers a vibrant community and convenient access to transport links, making it an ideal place for those seeking a meaningful career in data engineering.
