_nology

Senior Java Developer | Senior Technology Consultant

_nology Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom · £45K–£60K/yr

Technical and Vocational Training · 51-200 employees

4 h ago
java Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United Kingdom
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About the role

You will design and develop Java and Spring Boot microservices while supporting technical decision-making and solution design. Additionally, you will mentor developers, drive engineering best practices, and ensure applications are secure, resilient, and scalable.

What they look for

Java Spring Boot Microservices Cloud deployment CI/CD SQL Relational databases Python AWS Technical leadership Code review Solution design Software delivery Mentoring

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot, along with a strong understanding of microservices and cloud deployment. You must also be eligible to work in the UK and capable of obtaining SC clearance.

Benefits

Ongoing support Mentoring Upskilling opportunities Training and development Career progression Competitive salary

Full description

Senior Java Developer

Experience: 5+ years of hands on experience

Location: Newcastle (Must be local, or willing to relocate to Newcastle)

Working pattern: Hybrid- 3 days a week in the Newcastle office

Salary: between £45K-£60k dependent on experience level.

We're seeking experienced Java Developers who can take ownership of workstreams, contribute to technical direction and help drive engineering excellence across complex software delivery programmes.

What you'll be doing • Designing and developing Java and Spring Boot microservices

  • Supporting solution design and technical decision-making
  • Collaborating with architects, DevOps engineers and stakeholders
  • Reviewing code and mentoring less experienced developers
  • Driving best practice across development teams
  • Ensuring applications are secure, resilient and scalable

What we're looking for • Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot

  • Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications
  • Strong understanding of microservices and cloud deployment approaches
  • Experience with CI/CD and modern engineering practices
  • Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience

Essential RequirementsTo do well in this role, you’ll need:

  • Some experience with Java development (academic, commercial, or personal projects).
  • Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
  • Exposure to Python for scripting or automation tasks.
  • Familiarity or willingness to learn AWS cloud services.
  • A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Ability to obtain SC clearance

Why Join Us?• Ongoing support: Access to mentoring and guidance to support your continued growth

  • Upskilling opportunities: Training and development to expand your technical skillset
  • Career progression: Opportunity to work on impactful client projects and advance your career
  • Collaborative culture: Be part of a team that values knowledge sharing and innovation
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Our Approach to HiringWe’re committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive hiring experience for every candidate. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your authentic self to the process. If you feel like this is the right role for you, apply today to open up a world of opportunity!

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