Java Developer - Leeds and Other UK Hubs

Java Developer Location: Leeds and other UK hubs | Hybrid Contract | Inside IR35 | £350–£485 per day Clearance: Active SC preferred, or high confidence of SC eligibility We're recruiting Java Developers for public-sector digital programmes, with opportunities focused on Java/Spring Boot services or Java/Kotlin backend development. Available assignments

• Java/Spring Boot: £350 or £435 per day. Leeds and other regional hubs outside London. Aim of 60% onsite, potentially negotiable, plus monthly travel. Java, Spring Boot, Kafka and MongoDB experience required.
• Java/Kotlin: £485 per day. Leeds, Manchester or London, with office travel dependent on the team. Hands-on Java, Kotlin and Spring Boot experience required. What you'll do
• Design, develop and maintain backend services.
• Translate requirements into maintainable, well-tested code.
• Integrate services with supporting systems and data stores.
• Contribute to automated testing, code reviews and reliable releases.
• Work with engineers and delivery specialists to resolve technical problems.
• Share knowledge and contribute positively to the team's technical direction. What we're looking for Strong backend Java and Spring Boot development experience, with a collaborative approach to software delivery. The Java/Spring Boot assignments also require Docker basics, TDD/BDD and CI/CD experience alongside Kafka and MongoDB. AWS services, GitLab CI, Cucumber, load testing and Kubernetes/ECS are desirable. For the Java/Kotlin assignment, Kotlin experience is specifically required. The additional Kafka/MongoDB requirements belong to the Java/Spring Boot assignments. Please apply with your CV, availability, preferred hub and current clearance status. Highlight your Kotlin experience or your recent Kafka/MongoDB work, as relevant.