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I am currently recruiting for the below Job Description
Thanks for your time a moment ago. As discussed, please see the Job Description below with candidate representation. If you are interested in the position, please send me your updated CV with representation.
Job Title - Java Software Engineer
Rate - £550-£625 (Inside IR35)
Contract Length - 12 months
Location - Remote, however, there is an expectation to go to Reading a minimum once a fortnight, but more frequently than that is better.
Start Date - ASAP
Position Description:
The client is looking for a Java Software Engineer to work on a flagship Programme with one of their key UK Government clients within Law Enforcement. For this role, you will require an active SC Clearance, and have at least a year left on it. In addition to this clearance, you MUST have worked on a role previously with NSV Clearance
Role and responsibilities:
This high-profile Programme is currently transforming its legacy technology stack. As a Java Software Engineer, you will take a lead position in its transformation to a cloud-ready solution built upon modern DevOps principles by providing strategic decision-making and technical leadership, sharing your Java expertise, and providing advice to fellow engineers and architects.
Experience to be successful in the role:
- Java engineering and general software architecture experience
- Experience with software lifecycle automation and best practices
- Using a consultative approach, engaging with internal and external stakeholders
- Problem-solving complemented by good analytical and reasoning abilities.
- Awareness of security concerns and best practices
- Deployment and management of large-scale systems
Essential skills to be successful in this role:
- Broad knowledge of JAVA / JAVA EE - current and legacy versions, including best practices and patterns for code migrations
- Knowledge of best practices regarding continuous Integration/Delivery Pipelines (Jenkins)
- Experience in setting up Test Automation Frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, REST)
- Sound understanding of DevOps principles, and practices
- Strong communication skills
Desirable skills to be successful in this role:
- Cloud Providers (Azure, AWS)
- Configuration Management Tooling (GitLab or similar)
- Project/Issue Management Tooling (JIRA or similar)
- Infrastructure As Code (Terraform)
