Average Java Developer salary in Cumbria

Senior Java Developer (AWS)6 months - Remote working £370 - £420 p/d INSIDE IR35OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join a major Government programme delivering secure, cloud-native digital services. The successful candidate will have extensive experience building scalable Java applications within AWS environments and will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing microservices-based solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications.Build and enhance cloud-native services hosted within AWS environments.Develop scalable and secure microservices architectures.Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and QA teams to deliver high-quality digital services.Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.Support continuous improvement initiatives across development practices and platform capabilities.Perform code reviews and promote engineering best practices.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems.Mentor junior developers and contribute to the wider engineering community.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong commercial Java development experience.Experience delivering solutions within AWS cloud environments.Proven experience building and supporting microservices architectures.Strong understanding of secure software development practices.Experience developing RESTful APIs and integration services.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Experience working within Agile delivery teams.Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.Previous experience delivering projects within Government or Public Sector organisations.Desirable SkillsKnowledge of AWS services such as:ECS/EKSLambdaAPI GatewayS3RDSCloudWatchIAMExperience with Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.Exposure to automated testing frameworks such as Selenium or Cucumber, working alongside QA teams.Experience of GDS-aligned delivery programmes.AWS certifications.

Our client, a national technology company, is seeking a skilled Full Stack Java Engineer to support high-quality engineering across a modern, scalable software platform. This role sits within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and offers strong exposure to architecture, modern tooling and complex technical challenges.Key technical duties to include:Contribute to solution architecture in partnership with senior engineers and the Head ArchitectSupport the creation and presentation of technical approaches and proposed solutionsProduce clear, high-level documentation for agreed technical implementationsParticipate in solution design sessions, design workshops and peer code reviewsWrite high-quality, well-tested production code and assist with refactoring legacy componentsApply best-practice development techniques, including design patterns and coding standardsContribute to user story creation, acceptance criteria, estimation and testingFully engage in agile ceremonies: planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectivesStay current with emerging technologies relevant to the platform and business needsSupport and collaborate with colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to team capabilityThe ideal candidate will have strong experience with Java Spring, microservices architecture and event-driven systems using Kafka. You will demonstrate the ability to build robust, scalable and highly available solutions, with hands-on experience across Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB and modern observability tooling. A solid grounding in design patterns, Domain-Driven Design and front-end development—ideally React—is important, along with the ability to produce production-quality code with solid test coverage. Strong communication skills, proactive ownership, transparency and a solution-focused mindset are essential in this high-tempo, collaborative engineering culture.The company provides a competitive salary and a fast-paced, supportive engineering environment built on psychological safety, open communication and technical excellence. You’ll work with modern technologies, gain exposure to complex architectural challenges and have opportunities to grow your technical capability. The organisation promotes continuous learning, mentoring opportunities and professional development, giving engineers the space to innovate, share knowledge and contribute to high-impact, scalable systems. This role also offers hybrid working flexibility, with two office days per week.

IT Partnering and Innovation DeveloperISS - Design and InnovationLocation: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UKSalary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite)Closing Date: Sunday 11 October 2026Interview Date: To be confirmedReference: 1022-26Higher education is undergoing a revolution, and Lancaster University is helping to lead it. As one of the world's top universities, we have a strong tradition of innovation, and our future will be shaped by the opportunities created by new technologies.Information Systems Services is seeking a Developer to join our Innovation Team.Digital innovation is at the heart of our strategy and ambition. In the Innovation Team, we are focused on developing new ways of delivering the best experience possible for all our students and staff, whether they are based at our green Campus or located at home, wherever that may be in the world. Joining us is your chance to help lead the transformation.The OpportunityWe are searching for a developer, to play a role in our creative and forward-thinking team. The main purpose of this role is to be a developer throughout the full development stack on our innovation and mobile solutions. You will need to work with cloud and on-premise development tools and framework, be able to mentor temporary staff in best practice and be willing to work across a range of emerging frameworks.What you will needYou must have experience in programming languages and frameworks of C# and React and have some experience of working with AWS and Azure. Experience of GIT for source code management and revision control.Please refer to the included job description and person specification for further details of essential and desirable qualifications for the role.The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. We would expect a minimum of 3 days a week in the office, working flexibly to adapt to the needs of the role.So why us?You would be joining an agile, innovative team working to provide applications and services which have high impact and visibility. We are committed to supporting our new team members including students and have built an environment that fosters knowledge sharing and consideration of others.This is a great opportunity for an experienced developer to have a transformative impact on the student experience of digital learning and further their own career with a global leader in Higher Education.Please contact Brian Green (), Head of Innovation and Mobile Development, if you have any questions and would like to informally discuss the role.