Java Developer | NextGen Software Engineer
Java Developer
Experience: 2-5 years of hands on experience
Location: Newcastle (Must be local, or willing to relocate to Newcastle)
Working pattern: Hybrid- 3 days a week in the Newcastle office
Salary: between £35k-45k dependent on experience level.
Are you a Java Developer looking for an opportunity to join a leading technology delivery environment and build your career on large-scale enterprise projects?
We're looking for developers with experience in Java and Spring Boot who are keen to work within a collaborative Agile team, delivering secure, scalable solutions for major clients. This role offers an initial 12-month fixed-term contract with the intention of converting to a permanent position.
What you'll be doing
- Developing enterprise applications using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot
- Building and supporting microservices-based solutions
- Working closely with cloud, DevOps and testing teams
- Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives
- Following engineering best practices including TDD, CI/CD and code quality standards
- Supporting end-to-end delivery from development through testing and deployment
What we're looking for
- Experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments
- Knowledge of source control, testing and CI/CD practices
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS is desirable
Requirements
Essential Requirements
To do well in this role, you’ll need:
- Some experience with Java development (academic, commercial, or personal projects).
- Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
- Exposure to Python for scripting or automation tasks.
- Familiarity or willingness to learn AWS cloud services.
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to obtain SC clearance
Benefits
What We Offer
- Salary of up to £45k dependent on experience.
- A supportive environment focused on your development.
- Exposure to exciting, fast paced projects.
- Opportunity to work with we large, well respected organisation to further your Java career.
- 3 days a week on site, with the rest from home.
Our Approach to Hiring
We’re committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive hiring experience for every candidate. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your authentic self to the process. If you feel like this is the right role for you, apply today to open up a world of opportunity!
Skills
As published by workable · 11 questions · 4 written answers
Basics
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Pick from a list (7)
- Ability to work onsite in Newcastle 5 days a week or relocate.
- Do you have a background in computing/coding? i.e accredited courses, previous bootcamps/training.
- Do you have work experience or higher education in a STEM subject/area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths)?
- Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
- Do you have any unspent convictions that you are required to disclose and that may be identified during a background check?
- Due to tax purposes, you must reside in the UK for your employment with _nology, please tick yes to confirm your understanding of this.
- _nology is committed to encouraging greater diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. Your responses will support _nology regarding its approach to communicating in as inclusive a way as possible, and measuring our impact on diversity and social mobility in the technology sector. Any responses that you provide will not affect your application with _nology. Please select yes to acknowledge that you have read and understood this statement.
Written answers (4)
- Do you have a UK passport or a UK birth certificate?
- If you have proof of right to work in the UK but you are not a citizen, please provide details about the type of visa you have. If you have a UK passport or birth certificate, please type N/A.
- When does your proof of right to work visa expire? If you have a UK passport or birth certificate, please type N/A.
- Do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent?