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Java Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Job type:Contract
Town/City:Reading
County:Berkshire
Salary/Rate:Negotiable
Business Sector:IT
Job ref:BBBH152564
Post Date:March 24, 2025

Java Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Location: Reading, England - Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements

Job Type: Contract

Rate: Inside IR35 and Dependent on experience

About the Role:

We're seeking a number of Java Software Engineers to join a high-profile programme with a leading UK government client in the law enforcement sector.

As a senior Java engineer, you'll play a key role in transforming a legacy technology stack into a cloud-ready solution, utilizing modern DevOps principles.

Responsibilities:

* Provide technical leadership and expertise in Java engineering and software architecture

* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders using a consultative approach

* Develop and implement software lifecycle automation and best practices

* Identify and resolve complex problems using analytical and reasoning abilities

* Ensure awareness of security concerns and best practices in large-scale systems deployment and management

Requirements:

* Broad knowledge of Java/Java EE, including best practices and patterns for code migrations

* Experience with continuous Integration/Delivery Pipelines (Jenkins or similar)

* Proficiency in setting up Test Automation Frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, REST Assured)

* Configuration As Code (e.g., Jenkinsfile, Ansible)

* Continuous Inspection Tooling (e.g., SonarQube)

* Strong understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and philosophy

* Excellent communication skills

Desirable Skills:

* Experience with Cloud Providers (Azure, AWS)

* Familiarity with Configuration Management Tooling (GitLab or similar)

* Knowledge of Project/Issue Management Tooling (JIRA or similar)

* Infrastructure As Code (ARM Templates, Terraform)

* Containerisation (Docker, Podman) and Container Orchestration Systems (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes)

Security Clearance:

* UK SC level clearance is required, with the ability to obtain NPPV3 clearance for work on policing systems

* Sole British nationality is essential

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