Average Java Developer salary in Leeds

Java Developers - Java21 min, TDD & BDD, West Yorkshire, 12 month contract - Inside IR35 - £750 /day Major Government client has superb opportunities for outstanding Java Developers with recent experience of Java21 or later. Working within a Team of Developers, Designers and Analysts, you will be an experienced Java Developer with a solid understanding of Agile, and on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for designing, creating and improving new and existing products, platforms and transactions across government projects. Skills/ experience: You will have recent experience with Java 21 (or later), an excellent understanding of TDD and BDD, large microservice architectures, working in an Agile environment, be willing to work in a pair programming environment, have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use along with the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Additionally you will take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours, working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X coupled with understanding of the use of Responsive Web Design. Desirable skills include working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka, MongoDB or other document databases, building and scaling high-traffic websites and handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. Hybrid role, 60% in the office per week in Leeds --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Java DeveloperLeeds (3 days office / 2 days remote) Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri)The RoleWe’re looking for a talented Java Developer to join a growing development team, working across a range of innovative software products and integrations. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions, contributing to both core product development and supporting satellite applications.Working in a collaborative Agile environment, you’ll be involved in the full development lifecycle—from requirements gathering through to deployment and ongoing improvement.What You’ll Be DoingDevelop and maintain applications primarily in Java, with some work in C#Contribute to a core product platform as well as supporting applications (including ERP integrations and add-ons)Work across support, usability improvements, and product roadmap featuresManage dependencies and ensure libraries are kept up to dateCollaborate within sprint cycles using Azure DevOps, following structured processes for development, testing, and releaseTroubleshoot and resolve complex technical issuesParticipate in code reviews and pair programmingCreate clear technical documentation and maintain high coding standardsStay up to date with emerging technologies, including AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and similarWhat We’re Looking ForEssential Skills & ExperienceStrong experience with Java (minimum 3 years in a similar role)Experience using IntelliJSolid understanding of SQL (DDL, DML, views, stored procedures)Experience with Git and Azure DevOpsKnowledge of XML, XSLT, SOAP, and RESTful web servicesAbility to translate business requirements into technical solutionsDesirable SkillsExperience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage or SAP Business One)JavaScript, React, or Node.jsC# / .NET experienceVisual Studio and ASP.NET MVCRelevant degree in Computer Science or similarAbout YouStrong problem-solving and logical thinking skillsA collaborative team player who communicates effectivelyComfortable working in Agile environmentsProactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologiesPassionate about writing clean, efficient, and maintainable codeWhat’s on Offer25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)Hybrid working (3 days in the Leeds office)4.5 day working weekHealth cash planPension schemeAnnual bonus (performance-based)

SC Cleared Java DeveloperContract: Inside IR35Rate: £450 per dayLocation: Any of: Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff, LondonHybrid: 1 day per fortnight in the office closest to your addressSkills: Java, TDD, Microservices, Paired Programming, APIsRole: You'll work with a consultancy client on projects for a Government department.Essential: You need to have an SC clearance, it can be lapsed within the past 12 months but cannot be inactive.Due to the volume of applications I receive, I won't have time to reply to LinkedIn messages and emails from candidates that don't have the skillset or clearance needed.