Senior Java Software Engineer
Remote
United Kingdom
£ 435 / hour
Freelance
17-04-2025
Job Specifications
Senior Software Engineer
Java / Spring Boot / Python
£400-435.00 per day, Outside IR35
Start ASAP - initially until the end of September (+ Likely extensions)
Fully Remote - Must be UK based
One of our valued partners requires the services of 2 x highly experienced Senior Software Engineers to join a project team delivering a large, high profile, Government program.
Prior public sector or government sector experience would he highly desirable, and strong communication and customer engagement skills are essential!
Technical Skills Required:
Python, Flask framework experience or any experience on other MVC front-end frameworks
Javascript and html experience
Spring Boot 3
Java 17, 21
OpenShift Cloud environment, experience in any of the cloud platforms Azure, GCP, AWS - nice to have
Rest API(s)
PostgreSQL or any other database experience
Flyway or any other DB migration tool experience
Integration testing, API testing experience
Experience with Test containers
Knowledge of containerization with Docker
Knowledge or experience of orchestration with Kubernetes or some equivalent
Geospatial experience - if possible!
Previous experience of working within Government or Public Sector
1 stage 45 minute screening interviews will commence week commencing the 21st of April.
Decision and Start ASAP!
Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.
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About the Company
Unify was created to reshape the rules of the recruitment industry. With an authentic and transparent approach, we set out to connect top class talent with the most passionate, innovative and forward thinking employers in the UK Our mission is to do things differently, to keep things simple and streamlined to ensure the best for our candidates, clients and, of course, our planet. Unify was built on principles and this is reflected in our dedicated team. We’re a likeable, diverse, and refreshing team of professionals that no... Know more
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