Job Description
Senior Java Developer
£550–£650/day (Inside IR35)
Location: Fully remote
Contract: 6 months
Meritus is working with a leading consultancy delivering projects into UK Central Government. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a high-performing engineering team building and maintaining critical systems within a secure environment.
You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions using the Java stack, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams of developers, testers, and DevOps engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, code, review, and unit test Java-based applications.
- Collaborate with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers across the full delivery lifecycle.
- Support and enhance legacy systems currently in maintenance mode.
- Contribute to automation testing (C#) and infrastructure work (Docker, Ansible, Python, Linux).
- Maintain high engineering standards with clean, maintainable code and thorough documentation.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience with Java, Spring, Maven, Git, JUnit, and web APIs (REST/JSON, XML/SOAP).
- Active SC Clearance (essential).
- Strong experience delivering software in complex or high-pressure environments.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills within cross-disciplinary technical teams.
Details
- 6-month initial contract
- Inside IR35
- Fully remote with occasional travel to London (monthly)
If you’re an SC-cleared Senior Java Developer looking for a challenging contract in the public sector, get in touch today. Referrals are welcome and rewarded for successful placements.
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