Java Software Engineer

MERITUS Talent are working with one of the World's largest aerospace organisations for the recruitment of a Java Software Engineer to join their office in Newcastle on an initial 12 Month contract basis. The role requires someone to either hold or be eligible for Security Clearance, and is paying £60 per hour via Umbrella. Hybrid working is available, with the candidate expected onsite 4 days a week

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a collaborative Agile Scrum team, developing innovative geospatial software using the latest cloud-based technologies.
You'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle - from design and development through to testing and deployment - delivering robust, scalable, and high-performing cloud-based services.

• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code using Java and related technologies.

• Build reusable patterns and introduce innovations to improve development efficiency and team velocity.

• Contribute to quality assurance through the creation of unit and automated tests.

• Conduct design and code reviews, ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and maintainability standards.

• Produce clear, well-documented code and share technical knowledge within the team.

• Take part in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Collaborate closely with other developers, testers, and product owners to meet sprint goals and deliver reliable software solutions.

• Maintain awareness of compliance and security risks, acting with integrity in line with organisational standards.

Essential

• Strong experience with Java development.

• Proven background in cloud services development.

• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests.

Desirable

• Awareness of DevSecOps practices and tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, or SonarQube.

• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes container platforms.

• Familiarity with the Quarkus Framework.

• Front-end development experience using Angular.

• Contract: 12 months

• Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

• Rate: £55 per hour (via Umbrella)

• Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC clearance