Average Java Developer salary in the UK

Java Developer - Central Government Projects Location: Telford (ideally 2 days per week on-site, with flexibility)Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35Clearance: BPSS mandatory; SC preferred or eligibility required Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join the team, working on critical Central Government projects. You will be part of an Agile Scrum team alongside Java Engineers, Front-End Developers, and Quality Engineers, focused on modernising legacy services into scalable, cloud-ready platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring BootEnsure strong test coverage with JUnitSupport containerised deployments in Kubernetes environmentsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions Required Skills Java, Spring Boot, JUnit, KubernetesExperience working on Central Government projects Desirable Skills JPA, Kibana, Maven, Mockito, AWS, GitLab, Helm, OpenAPI, SQL, Shell scripting Why Apply? Long-term contract (12 months)Flexible working arrangementsOpportunity to work on high-impact government modernisation projects

Lead Java Developer - Central Government Projects Location: Telford (ideally 2 days per week on-site, with flexibility)Contract: Inside IR35, until end of yearClearance: BPSS mandatory; SC preferred or eligibility required Role Summary We are seeking a Lead Java Developer with proven experience delivering solutions for Central Government projects. You will work in Agile Scrum teams alongside Java Engineers, Frontend Developers, and Quality Engineers to modernise legacy services into scalable, cloud-aligned platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for design, code quality, and mentoring. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of backend services using Java and Spring Boot.Drive modernisation and refactoring of legacy Java services.Define and uphold coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices.Ensure robust test coverage using JUnit and Mockito.Support containerised deployments in Kubernetes environments.Review pull requests and provide technical leadership across the team.Collaborate with Product, Frontend, and QA teams to ensure high-quality delivery. Required Skills Java, Spring Boot, JUnit, KubernetesExperience working on Central Government projects Desirable Skills JPA, Maven, Mockito, AWS, GitLab CI/CD, Helm, OpenAPI, SQL, Kibana, Shell scripting

I am working with a friendly and ambitious software house in the Ipswich area who have a vacancy for a talented mid level Java Developer to help them meet the challenges presented by their continued growth.Working as part of a small team you will work in a varied role that will see you take responsibility for key tasks and projects that will have a significant impact on the business.Working across the full software development lifecycle, you will collaborate with both internal stakeholders and customers to scope and develop new features for their platform, create new integrations, enhance existing features / integrations and contribute towards the overall support of the platform. Alongside this there will also be opportunity to take part in more research-oriented projects which will afford you the chance to work with new technologies and prototype advanced systems features.To be successful you will likely have:At least a couple of years of Java development experience and preferable knowledge of opensource frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate. Excellent problem-solving skillsThe appetite to get involved with all aspects of the development lifecycle from requirements gathering through to successful delivery to customers.In return for your expertise, they are offering a competitive benefits package which includes 25 days holiday, hybrid working and a salary of up to £45,000 (DOE)If you would like to find out more please apply now, or contact me directly, for an informal discussion about the role and your job search.