Average Java Developer salary in Telford

Java Developer (SFIA 4)Inside IR35, £430 P/D3 monthly rolling contractRemote with very ad hoc travel for team meetings We are seeking a Java Developer operating at SFIA Level 4 with proven experience delivering within government environments. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capability with an understanding of government delivery practices and Agile software engineering.Mandatory RequirementsSFIA 4 Java DeveloperStrong Java and Spring Boot development experience.Agile delivery experience.BPSS clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Senior Java DeveloperLocation: Telford (2 days per week onsite / 2 days per month depending on project requirements)Rate: £550 per dayContract Length: 12 MonthsClearance: BPSS RequiredOverviewWe are seeking experienced Senior Java Developers to join the COTAX Futures Team within Tax Administration, supporting a major programme focused on the modernisation of HMRC legacy services.You will work within agile Scrum teams alongside Java Engineers, Front End Developers and Quality Engineers to deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions and modern microservices architecture. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large-scale digital transformation programme operating within a complex, enterprise-level environment.Whilst previous Public Sector experience is desirable, it is not essential. Candidates must demonstrate experience working within large, complex technical environments, ideally within regulated industries such as Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Utilities, Telecommunications, or similar.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and maintain Java-based microservices and APIs.Build and enhance RESTful services using Spring Boot.Develop robust, scalable and secure backend solutions.Containerise and deploy applications using Kubernetes.Write and maintain automated unit tests.Collaborate effectively within Agile Scrum teams.Support the modernisation of legacy platforms and services.Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices.Utilise AI-assisted development tools where appropriate to improve analysis, design, development, testing and code quality.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong commercial experience with JavaExtensive experience developing REST APIs using Spring BootExperience writing unit tests using JUnitStrong understanding of JSON structures and data formatsHands-on experience with Kubernetes, including:Containerising applicationsDeploying and managing microservicesTroubleshooting deployments within containerised environmentsExperience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teamsProven track record delivering solutions within complex enterprise environmentsDesirable SkillsExperience with any of the following would be advantageous:JPAKibanaMavenMockitoAWSGitLabHelmOpenAPISQLShell ScriptingPreferred BackgroundCandidates from the following sectors are particularly welcome:Public Sector / GovernmentBankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceUtilitiesTelecommunicationsOther highly regulated industries

Working with a global organisation that is looking for a Java Software Developer to help deliver a high-profile project. The team are predominantly Telford based, and they will be looking to have team days each week in the office whenever appropriate to meet the clients' working standards. This is an exciting opportunity to get into a growing team and an important service. DetailsLocation - Telford Hybrid - Min 40% in office/Hybrid workingDuration - Initially 3 monthsRate - £447 per day Inside IR35 via UmbrellaSkills and Experience RequiredClearance Required: BPSS - SC preferred and eligible for SCJavaSpringSpringbootGitSwaggerShellSQLMongoDBCode writingSoftware testingApplication monitoringUnderstanding and experience of Kubernetes is desirable but not essential.Core Competencies:Clearance Required: BPSS - SC preferred and eligible for SCJavaSpringCode WritingIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk