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Location: Newcastle (Candidates must be based locally and have the right to work in the UK)
Salary: Up to £50,000
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract with a view to becoming permanent
Clearance: SC Eligible

We're supporting a major technology programme and are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a growing Agile engineering team based in Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys building modern microservices, working within cloud environments and contributing to large-scale digital transformation projects. You'll be joining a collaborative team where engineering quality, automation and continuous improvement are central to the development approach.
The role offers long-term stability with a clear pathway from FTC to permanent employment and would suit somebody looking to work within a secure, highly governed environment whilst continuing to develop their technical skills.
What You'll Be DoingDeveloping and maintaining Java-based applications and microservicesBuilding scalable services using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring BootSupporting the design and development of modern microservice architecturesWorking closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers and Technical LeadsSupporting end-to-end integration between technical componentsParticipating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectivesContributing to code reviews, testing activities and engineering best practiceWorking with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy secure and scalable solutionsSupporting continuous integration and continuous delivery initiativesEssential ExperienceStrong commercial Java development experienceExperience with Java Development Kit (JDK 11+)Strong Spring Boot experienceExperience developing APIs and microservicesUnderstanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Experience working within Agile delivery environmentsStrong understanding of engineering best practices and coding standardsExperience with Git-based source control and branching strategiesKnowledge of Continuous Integration and automated testing approachesAbility to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholdersDesirable ExperienceWebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition)CAS SDK experienceAWS or other public cloud platformsContainer technologiesTest Driven Development (TDD)Continuous TestingDevOps tooling and practicesExperience working within secure or regulated environmentWhat's on Offer?Salary up to £50,00012-month FTC with strong opportunity to convert into a permanent positionHybrid workingModern technology stackLarge-scale development programmeSupportive Agile engineering environmentImmediate interview processTo be considered, you must be SC eligible and currently living and working within commutable distance of Newcastle, or willing to relocate.

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