Senior Java Developer - Central Government

Role: Senior Java Developer X 2 REF

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: Hybrid/Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester 60% but flexible

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate

Security Clearance: SC requested

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Java Developer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead the strategies for building reusable libraries and services;
• Own the development of medium-long term strategies for product lines and the Software Engineering Community;
• Identify and support the resolution of infrastructure faults;
• Provide 3rd line support on products developed, including out of hours support as and when required;
• Lead multiple Software Engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance. Including coaching and mentoring your team and their professional development;
• Contribute and set strategic direction for product team and the wider Software Engineering community;
• Lead the collaboration & sharing of knowledge and good practice with the wider software engineering community;
• Lead and support community discussions about best practice within Software Engineering.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong Java experience (Levels 11-28).
• Development and testing expertise.
• Experience refactoring large systems.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture.
• Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA
• Dropwizard
• MongoDB
• Experience leading teams

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client supports the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to helping veterans and military spouses or partners access employment opportunities. Eligible veterans and spouses or partners of Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum essential criteria may qualify for an interview under the client's applicable recruitment scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, shortlisting may be necessary.

Reasonable Adjustments

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