Java + AWS Developer

Java + AWS Developer - 12 months + ext. - Remote (UK)

On behalf of one of our key partners, RED is hiring a Java + AWS Developer for an AWS-based cloud delivery project.

The initial contract runs for 12 months , starting on 1st December 2026 .

This role offers a flexible working model:

• Remote (UK-based) with occasional ad-hoc travel to London if required.

Specific skills/experience required:

• Strong experience in Java development (preferably Java 17+).
• Proven expertise with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.v
• Hands-on exposure to core AWS services in production environments (e.g., Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, RDS).
• Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and Docker containerisation.
• Experience with automated testing tools (JUnit, Mockito).
• Desirable: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK), event-driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS), or monitoring tools (ELK, CloudWatch).
• Active SC Clearance is strictly required.