Java Engineer
Design, develop and deliver secure, scalable Java applications supporting the modernisation of UK public services, working with Java, Spring Boot, AWS, PostgreSQL/DynamoDB and microservices in Agile teams. Hybrid role with 3 days a week at the client's Swansea site and UK Security Clearance required.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven experience developing, testing and maintaining enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot
- Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native application development
- Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL and DynamoDB, including development, integration and optimisation
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures
- Strong understanding of automated testing, code quality, secure development and maintainable software design
- Experience working within Scrum, Kanban or similar Agile delivery frameworks
- Experience delivering technology solutions within the UK public sector or other highly regulated environments
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills balancing technical quality, business requirements and delivery timelines
- Hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through clearance
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation (Infrastructure as Code)
- Knowledge of CI/CD tooling, automated deployment and DevOps practices
- Understanding of messaging technologies and event-driven application design
Full description
In this role, you will design, develop and deliver secure, scalable Java applications that support the modernisation of critical UK public services. Working with Java, Spring Boot and AWS, you'll take ownership of software development activities, from solution design and implementation through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, explore innovative approaches and contribute to cloud-native solutions that deliver measurable value for our clients. You'll collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, Business Analysts and DevOps Engineers in a supportive Agile environment where your ideas and expertise are valued. You'll help shape technical decisions, champion engineering best practices and ensure solutions meet the demanding security, governance and compliance requirements of public sector environments. Through knowledge sharing, collaboration and continuous learning, you'll strengthen your technical capabilities while contributing to the success of the wider team.,
- Design & Develop: Build, test and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring performance, reliability and scalability.
- Build & Innovate: Develop cloud-native applications using AWS services, applying modern architectural patterns and cloud engineering best practices.
- Optimise & Integrate: Design and optimise database solutions using PostgreSQL and DynamoDB, supporting efficient data management and application performance.
- Develop & Connect: Create secure RESTful APIs and microservices that enable reliable integration between systems and services.
- Automate & Deliver: Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to improve delivery efficiency and software quality.
- Secure & Assure: Apply secure coding practices, conduct code reviews and ensure solutions meet public sector security, governance and compliance standards.
- Collaborate & Contribute: Work across multidisciplinary Agile teams, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and backlog refinement.
- Improve & Evolve: Identify opportunities to enhance application performance, engineering processes and technical solutions through continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
To succeed in this role, you should have strong hands‑on experience developing Java applications using Spring Boot, alongside practical knowledge of AWS cloud services, modern database technologies and microservices architectures. You'll bring an understanding of software engineering best practices and experience delivering secure, reliable solutions within Agile environments. Experience working in the public sector or similarly regulated environments will be important, alongside a collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to technical excellence.