Java Developer
A 12-month contract Java Developer role (£700/day) building secure backend Java services, RESTful APIs and microservices for a UK cyber technology and software assurance firm supporting Defence and Critical National Infrastructure. Requires active eDV security clearance; works in a restricted environment within an Agile team.
- Compensation
- £700 / day
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance
- Strong experience developing software with Java
- Solid understanding of backend services, RESTful APIs and application integration
- Experience working with microservices
- Comfortable contributing within an Agile development environment
- Previous work in secure, government or national security settings
- Effective communication and collaboration with technical colleagues and stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience with Spring or Spring Boot
- Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD processes
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Full description
About The Company
Additional Resources is supporting a specialist cyber technology and software assurance company with its search for an experienced Java Developer. The organisation works on programmes that support UK Defence and Critical National Infrastructure, developing technology for complex and security-sensitive environments. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to important national security work while collaborating with skilled technical professionals.
About The Company
Additional Resources is supporting a specialist cyber technology and software assurance company with its search for an experienced Java Developer. The organisation works on programmes that support UK Defence and Critical National Infrastructure, developing technology for complex and security-sensitive environments. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to important national security work while collaborating with skilled technical professionals. The successful candidate will work in a restricted environment, where security, quality and reliability are essential. Applicants must hold active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance to be considered for this position.
About The Role
This is a 12-month contract opportunity offering a rate of £700 per day. As a Java Developer, you will build, improve and maintain secure Java applications, backend services and system integrations. You will contribute to the design and delivery of scalable software, including RESTful APIs and services within a microservices architecture. Working as part of an Agile development team, you will collaborate with engineers, architects and relevant stakeholders to understand technical requirements and deliver effective solutions. You will help ensure that applications meet operational needs while adhering to the security and quality standards expected in a restricted environment.
Qualifications
To be considered, you must have active Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) security clearance. This is an essential requirement for the role. You will also bring strong experience developing software with Java and a solid understanding of backend services, RESTful APIs and application integration. Applicants should have experience working with microservices and be comfortable contributing within an Agile development environment. Previous work in secure, government or national security settings is required, along with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with technical colleagues and stakeholders. Experience with Spring or Spring Boot, Docker or Kubernetes, CI/CD processes, or cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure would be advantageous. These skills are desirable rather than essential, and candidates with a strong core Java background and the required clearance are encouraged to apply. Relevant backgrounds may include Java Developer, Java Engineer, Java Software Developer, Java Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Java Backend Developer, Backend Developer or Backend Java Developer.