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FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Java Engineer to work for our client within the technology sector. This is a 6-month contract and will be a hybrid role based in Telford.Our client is looking for Java Engineers to join the CORE Modernisation portfolio team. Our ideal candidate would be working as part of Scrum teams comprised of Java Engineers, Front End Developers and QEs to modernise our end client's legacy services.Role Overview:Our client is looking for a Java Engineer to join our growing team. You will be involved in all stages of software delivery, including design, development, configuring, deploying, and monitoring using industry-standard tooling.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team in an Agile environment.Participate in all stages of software delivery, including design, development, testing, and deployment.Engage with stakeholders and manage expectations.Ensure quality-driven development and adaptability to context switch.About YouExcellent communication and team engagement skills.Quality-driven and adaptable.Strong problem-solving and business analysis skills.Ability to work within a team under the guidance of a Technical Lead.More senior grades - Proven leadership and coaching skills.Required Technical Skills:Java, Spring Boot, JunitOptional Technical Skills:JPA, Kibana, Maven, Mockito, AWS, GitLab, Helm, OpenAPI, SQL, Shell Scripting Working Environment:Hybrid working model with team days in the office as appropriate.Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence and improve processes.Agile principles with a two-week sprint cadence and multiple scrum teams.About UsWhy join usCareer coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM careerAssignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroadOpportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your fieldAnnual leave and work-place pensionAbout FDMWe are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and InclusionFDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Java Engineer• Salary to £60k + Company Options Scheme• Hybrid working between your home, their offices (London Vauxhall) & client sites. NB: Please only apply if you are eligible (have resided in the UK for the past 5 years) and prepared to go through UK SC Security ClearanceThis company is a Workflow & AI Orchestration Specialist. They're on a mission to modernise how public sector organisations manage casework, derive insight from data and deliver citizen services. They’re growing fast and looking for bright, dynamic people to help build their business.Role They’re looking for a Java Engineer to join their implementation team. You’ll work across Camunda BPMN/DMN process automation, API integration, and microservice orchestration — helping their public-sector clients build secure, scalable, and resilient digital services.You’ll collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and designers to translate workflows into elegant, maintainable code. You’ll play a key part in defining technical standards, optimising runtime performance, and mentoring less- experienced engineers in workflow-centric delivery.This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys solving complex process problems through clean code, automation, and modern engineering practices.The role involves visiting client sites; the company will cover travel expenses. Frequency is uncertain but candidates should be comfortable with that being 2-3 days per week. Client sites could be anywhere but will most likely be in & around London.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy Camunda-based process and decision automation solutionsImplement and integrate Java-based microservices, APIs, and connectors within orchestration flowsTranslate BPMN and DMN models into executable workflows and reusable componentsCollaborate closely with analysts and service designers to refine and iterate business processesDevelop and maintain automated test suites, CI/CD pipelines, and containerised deploymentsOptimise Camunda engine performance and monitor workflow metrics for production environmentsParticipate in code reviews, peer testing, and technical design discussionsContribute to their internal best-practice frameworks and automation acceleratorsEssential Eligible (have resided in the UK for the past 5 years) and prepared to go through UK SC Security ClearanceStrong experience in Java software engineering and object-oriented designStrong Spring (Boot) experienceExperience with REST APIs, and microservice architecturesKnowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestrationProficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworksUnderstanding of event-driven design and message brokers (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ)Good knowledge of security, authentication, and integration patterns for enterprise systemsExperience working in agile teams within digital transformation or automation programmesA willingness to learn BPMN and Camunda toolingSome exposure to process automation or microservice orchestrationDesirable Experience with Camunda 8 (Zeebe) clusters and Operate/Tasklist componentsExperience implementing solutions using Camunda 7 or 8 (BPMN/DMN)Familiarity with Camunda connectors, external task workers, and scripting extensionsExposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Helm)Experience integrating process automation with case-management or service-orchestration platformsUnderstanding of agentic AI capabilities and how they can complement workflow automationExperience mentoring developers or contributing to open-source Camunda extensionsAlready holding UK security clearance (SC, DV, eDV)What They OfferA company option scheme gives their employees a stake in the organisation they’re buildingMeaningful missions. Tackle high-impact public-sector problems that improve services millions rely on.Hybrid working, flexible working between their London office, client offices and your home location.Outputs over optics. They focus on what gets delivered, not hours online.Working shoulder-to-shoulder with founders. Learn from experienced practitioners in a nurturing, hands-on environment.Shape their organisation. your fingerprints will be on their company as it grows.Autonomy by default. They empower their people to do what’s needed.Sociable, low-ego, dynamic engagements. No big-firm stiffness or needless bureaucracy.Professional Development. They invest in their people through training and certifications.Other StuffNB: Please only apply if you are eligible (have resided in the UK for the past 5 years) and prepared to go through UK SC Security ClearanceNB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment status. If you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. Profile 29 recruitment keywords: Java software engineer object-oriented design OOD Camunda BPMN DMN Spring Boot REST API microservice architecture Docker Kubernetes containerisation orchestration Git CI/CD pipelines automated testing frameworks Kafka RabbitMQ Security authentication integration patterns enterprise systems agile digital transformation automation Java developer Camunda developer Zeebe Cloud AWS Azure GCP Terraform Helm process automation agentic AI artificial intelligence security clearance SC DV eDV London home based hybrid

Lead Java Developer / Software Engineer London / WFH to £115k Are you a hands-on Java Developer with leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a Lead Java Developer role at a global FinTech / CFD trading company that has been consistently voted as one of the UKs top employers. As a Lead Java Developer you'll join a fairly new team working on a new crypto offering and split your time between hands-on development with people management (70/30). You'll set the technical direction, mentor engineers and ensure code quality, observability, scalability and security are embedded into high-quality, high-impact releases. You'll be working with a modern, cloud native tech stack using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and CI/CD to build highly scalable, distributed systems with 24/7 availability. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid model with two days a week work from home, when you are in the office you'll be based in the City with an upbeat team environment, casual dress code and a range of facilities including roof terrace, restaurant and break out areas. About you: You have strong technical and people leadership skillsYou have advanced experience of building cloud-native, distributed systems using Java and Spring BootYou have a strong knowledge of AWS including Amazon EKSYou have experience with Kafka and event driven architecturesYou're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills, you're comfortable working with other teams and business stakeholders What's in it for you: As a Lead Java Developer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £115k + BonusPension, Private Medical Care, Life AssuranceOption to buy or sell holiday daysWellness benefits and gym subsidyChildcare vouchersEnhanced paternity leave including shared parental pay and leaveEmployee led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events and projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culturePlus a range of other perks Apply now to find out more about this Lead Java Developer / Software Engineer opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.