Manchester hybrid - Senior Java Consultant
14 hours ago
Manchester
Belfast or Manchester hybrid - Senior Java Consultant Belfast and Manchester | 5+ years of experience | Hybrid 2-3 days on-site| Up to ÂŁ50,000 DOE + bonus | British passport or ILR mandatory | Perm About the role We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer who will design and deliver modern solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. Working within cross-functional teams, youâll be involved in the full software development lifecycle - from concept through to deployment and maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow their technical expertise, have a real impact on projects, and work with cutting-edge technologies. Key responsibilities ⢠Design, develop, and maintain Java applications, ⢠Participate in the full SDLC (design, development, deployment, maintenance), ⢠Contribute to system architecture and solution design, ⢠Build and secure RESTful APIs, ⢠Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, ⢠Troubleshoot production issues and optimise performance, ⢠Create and maintain technical documentation, ⢠Share knowledge and mentor junior developers, ⢠Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements Requirements ⢠At least 5+ years of experience with Java (Kotlin/Scala is a plus), ⢠Strong knowledge of Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC), ⢠Experience designing and building RESTful APIs, ⢠Solid understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns, ⢠Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, ⢠Familiarity with version control systems (Git), ⢠Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines), ⢠Knowledge of at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ⢠Ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues, ⢠Strong communication skills Nice to have ⢠Message queueing systems (Kafka, SQS), ⢠Serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda), ⢠Monitoring tools (Dynatrace, ELK, Splunk), ⢠JPA / Hibernate, ⢠Swagger / OpenAPI, ⢠Testing tools (Selenium, Postman, etc.), ⢠Experience delivering end-to-end projects Benefits ⢠Annual bonus: approx. 5%, ⢠Work from abroad: up to 4 weeks per year, ⢠6 months of fully paid paternity leave (no qualifying period), ⢠Flexible public holidays (option to defer), ⢠Hybrid working model (office + remote), ⢠Comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing programmes, ⢠Access to training, certifications, and continuous development What we offer ⢠Opportunity to work on innovative transformation projects, ⢠Exposure to modern technologies and methodologies, ⢠Real impact on products and services, ⢠Continuous professional development and certification support, ⢠Inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work environment, ⢠Culture focused on growth, diversity, and knowledge sharing Youâll be part of a team helping organisations make smarter decisions in a constantly evolving world. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of leading businesses and their ability to succeed in the digital landscape. Salary: Depending on your experience and performance during the interview process: Belfast: ÂŁ40,000-ÂŁ45,000 + ÂŁ600 in cash benefits Manchester/Newcastle: ÂŁ45,000-ÂŁ50,000 + ÂŁ600 in cash benefits Interview process: ⢠Technical interview with pair programming - 1h, ⢠Culture fit - 1h