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Lead Java Developer
- newcastle upon tyne, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £55 - £90 Per Hour
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing technology team in Newcastle, working on secure, enterprise-scale solutions for a leading client.
Due to the nature of the work, successful candidates will need to undergo Security Clearance . This requires 5+ years of continuous UK residence , with no period of 6 months or more spent outside the UK during that time. This includes either a single 6-month absence or multiple trips totalling 6 months or more.
What You'll Do
- Develop modular, scalable services using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot .
- Build and integrate enterprise applications using WebLogic Server and CAS SDK .
- Develop secure, cloud-based solutions using platforms such as AWS and containerisation .
- Contribute to microservices architecture and end-to-end system integration.
- Champion best practices including TDD, CI/CD, continuous testing and coding standards .
- Support automated functional and non-functional testing.
- Work within a Scrum/Agile environment, contributing to planning, refinement, reviews and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with technical leads, infrastructure teams and test automation engineers.
- Java JDK 11+ and Spring Boot .
- Experience developing microservices and enterprise applications.
- Experience with WebLogic Server and enterprise middleware.
- Understanding of secure, scalable cloud environments, ideally AWS .
- Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum development practices.