Java Developer

Java Developer

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Contract Length: 6 Months

Day Rate: £600 per day (Outside IR35)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to support a major migration and transformation programme for a UK-based organisation. This is a hands-on development role focused on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions within an Agile environment, with a strong emphasis on migration activities, detailed design implementation, and automated testing.

The successful candidate will work remotely within the UK and collaborate with technical teams to deliver robust Java-based solutions aligned to defined architectural and design standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Java-based applications and services using modern development frameworks and best practices.
• Work from detailed design documentation to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Support migration and transformation activities across enterprise applications and platforms.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot.
• Develop automated tests and contribute to improving test coverage and software quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with technical and delivery teams where required.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and optimise application issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to engineering standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Java 21
• Proven experience using Spring Boot
• Experience with JBehave or similar BDD frameworks such as Cucumber
• Strong automated testing capability
• Experience supporting application or platform migration projects
• Good understanding of API development and integration patterns
• Familiarity with Agile delivery environments

Desirable Experience

• Utilities sector experience preferred
• Smart metering experience beneficial

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working from detailed design specifications
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive and delivery-focused mindset