Software Developer

Job Title: Software Engineer (Java / Cloud)

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, Friday remote)

Contract: 12 months

About the Client

Our client develops innovative, cloud-based geospatial software used in complex, data-driven environments. They work with modern cloud technologies and follow true Agile delivery practices, with a strong focus on quality, security, and scalability.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Software Engineer to join a collaborative Agile Scrum team working across the full software development lifecycle. This role involves designing, building, testing, and deploying robust cloud-based services using Java and modern cloud tooling.

The role is Newcastle-based with a hybrid setup: 4 days onsite, Fridays remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable Java-based services
• Build reusable patterns to improve team velocity and code quality.
• Write unit and automated tests to support quality assurance.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Ensure solutions are well documented, and knowledge is shared.
• Actively contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups, and reviews.
• Work closely with the Scrum team to meet sprint commitments.

Required Experience

• Strong experience with Java development
• Experience building cloud-based services
• Solid unit testing experience
• Comfortable working in Agile Scrum teams
• Awareness of secure and compliant software development practices
• Ability to hold or achieve SC Clearance

Preferred Experience

• DevSecOps exposure (Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube)
• Experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift
• Experience with Quarkus
• Front-end experience with Angular

If you enjoy building cloud-native Java services in an Agile environment and are open to a hybrid onsite role in Newcastle, this is a strong 12-month contract opportunity.