Java Developer

Location - London, UK

Work Mode - Hybrid (3 days work from office)

Contract duration - 6 months

Active SC Clearance required - YES

Are you a hands-on Java expert looking for your next exciting contract opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer Contractor to help us design, build, and maintain high-quality enterprise applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to translate complex business requirements into reliable, secure, and scalable software solutions.

If you are passionate about backend engineering, microservices, and writing clean, efficient code in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

• Develop & Innovate: Design, build, test, and maintain robust Java-based applications, backend services, and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate: Work closely with Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners, QA, and DevOps engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Write Clean Code: Translate technical requirements into efficient, maintainable code using Spring Boot and microservices architectures.
• Ensure Quality: Participate in code reviews, unit testing, debugging, defect resolution, and production troubleshooting to ensure application stability.
• Drive Delivery: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and support CI/CD pipelines.

• Core Experience: Proven track record as a Java Developer, Backend Engineer, or Full Stack Developer with strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) skills.
• Frameworks & Architecture: Deep hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, RESTful APIs, and Microservices.
• Database Mastery: Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL).
• Version Control & Build Tools: Proficiency with Git, Bitbucket, Maven, or Gradle.
• Delivery Practices: Experience working in Agile environments and a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Languages/Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC
• Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs
• Databases: SQL
• Tools: Git / Bitbucket, Maven / Gradle, Jenkins (or similar CI/CD)
• IDEs & Management: IntelliJ, Eclipse, or VS Code; Jira and Confluence

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Kibana, Splunk, or CloudWatch).
• Background in large-scale enterprise application development or client-facing consulting.
• Familiarity with secure coding standards and application performance optimization.

You are a proactive problem-solver who cares deeply about code quality, continuous improvement, and software design. You thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership of your work, and are driven to deliver client-focused, scalable technology solutions.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today with your updated resume at Prasanna . merugu @ randstaddigital . com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.