SC Cleared Java Developer - Inside IR35 - 12 Months
Location - Two working days in the office in Reading fortnightly
Rate - Up to £650pd (Inside IR35)
Duration - 12 Months (Scope for Extension)
Role and responsibilities:
This high-profile Programme is currently transforming its legacy technology stack. As a Java Software Engineer, you will play a key role 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
* Software lifecycle automation and best practices
* Using consultative approach, engaging with internal and external stakeholders
* Product identification and down-selection
* 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 or similar)
* Experience in setting up Test Automation Frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, REST Assured)
* Configuration As Code (for example Jenkinsfile, Ansible or similar)
* Continuous Inspection Tooling (for example SonarQube)
* Sound understanding of DevOps principles, practices and philosophy
* Strong communication skills