Average Java Developer salary in the UK

I am working with an established business in Ipswich to recruit a Senior Java Developer for a key product-focused role. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a complex system, help shape the product roadmap and support continued growth.In your new role you will work closely with technical, operational and commercial stakeholders to deliver new features, support BAU development, resolve complex issues, review code and mentor junior developers.Ideal experience includes:Strong commercial Java development experienceStrong SQL skillsJavaScript/jQuery, HTML and CSS experienceExperience with REST/SOAP interfacesKnowledge of secure systems, version control and release managementPrevious experience leading development on a complex system would be beneficialIn return, you will receive:Salary of circa £60,000Hybrid and flexible workingGenerous holiday, with the option to purchase moreLifestyle, health and wellbeing benefitsThis is a great opportunity for a Senior Java Developer who wants more ownership, influence and long-term product involvement.Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Fraser Carver Recruitment are working with a small but expanding Financial Services company in Weston-Super-Mare who due to continued growth are looking to add a full stack Java Developer into their tech team.My client is expanding their IT development team to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions that make a real difference to their partners and customers. As a Full Stack Java / J2EE Developer, you will play a key role in shaping modern applications and system platforms that power our business. From requirements analysis and technical architecture to design, development, testing, and deployment – you will be involved in the full lifecycle of projects. This is your opportunity to work on end-to-end cloud-based projects, build integrations with multiple systems, and contribute to solutions that keep the company at the forefront of technology.Responsibilities:Act as a Developer, integrator, and analyst for complex and technically difficult assignments; collaborate with other developers working on production issues.Participate in application walkthroughs and peer code reviews to ensure quality and standards.Create and maintain clear documentation.Apply IT software standards and help establish team-specific best practices.Build and maintain Java & J2EE applications to support business needs within a complex IT ecosystem.Follow best practices for build and deployment.Practical and pragmatic approach – willing to get ‘hands on’ to deliver what is needed.Experience required:A degree in Computer Science, Technical Science, or equivalent experience.Hands-on experience in J2EE software development projects - both front-end and back-end.Familiarity with testing practices (junit, integration, system, regression).Knowledge of J2EE, RESTful Web Services, and frameworks like React and Struts.Strong coding skills in Java, plus any experience with other languages such as C++, Python, Perl, or JavaScript.Experience using development tools such as Git,SVN, Eclipse.A genuine interest in growing your technical skills and staying ahead of emerging trends.Innovative, resourceful, and collaborative problem-solving abilities.

Full Stack Java DeveloperFull-timeDepartment: Digital, Data and CloudCompany DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.We're an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner3300+ strong, 350/£300m revenue business10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UKBest Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTWBest Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTWWe're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you!.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior Kotlin Developer to join our UK Digital & Cloud Practice. Our Digital Practice is expanding rapidly and there will be an opportunity for you to achieve medium and long-term career goals. As well as fantastic growth opportunities there is the opportunity to work on some really challenging and interesting, large scale transformational and migration projects within both public and private sector.Designing, developing, testing and maintaining cloud-based software applications.Technical leadership within a team to coordinate and deliver scalable, secure solutions in line with good industry software engineering practices (code quality, CI/CD, security etc).Working within a project management/agile delivery methodologyExperience in technical ownership for a product or software solution, covering design, estimation, shaping and user story/requirement creationDocumentation of solutions (e.g. architecture, configuration, release, support-handoverCollaborate and liaise with other Version 1 and customer stakeholders/ end users in the software development lifecycle - PMs, BAs, Testing, Product etcAble to simply and clearly communicate technical designs in conversation, documentation and presentations to stakeholders of various technical abilities.Provide effective knowledge transfer to team members and customers.Manage, coach and develop junior members of your team and the wider communityFostering a positive working environment and facilitating team collaboration and communication.This role involves working for government clients so all candidates need to either hold SC Clearance or be SC EligibleQualificationsDeep understanding of coding best practices and modern architectural patterns, including microservices and message-driven architecturesNFR / Non-Functional requirement understanding and experience developing applications with this in mindApplication / Digital Services Design experienceExperience in software engineering practices like Code Reviews, CI/CD Pipelines and SOLID/DRY principalsHands-on developing / coding role using the following technologies:Frontend - TypeScript, Node, Express JSBackend - Kotlin, Spring Boot, HibernateExperience in estimation and sizingIntegration experienceAPI Design experienceCloud experienceAppetite to work with emerging AI technologiesSC EligibleAdditional InformationWhy Version 1?At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profitsStrong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programmeFlexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balanceFinancial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount schemeEmployee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policiesEducational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red HatReward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & 'Call-Out' platform.Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.