Job Description

Job Information


Date Opened


16/09/2025
Job Type


Contract
Work Experience


5+ years
Industry


Government & Public Sector
Salary


300 - 350 outside IR 35
City


London
Province


Greater London
Country


United Kingdom
Postal Code


EC1A



About Scrumconnect Consulting



Scrumconnect Consulting is a

multi-award-winning digital consultancy

, recognized with prestigious UK IT awards such as Best Public Sector IT Project, Digital Transformation Project of the Year, and a Special Award for Organizational Excellence during the pandemic.



Our solutions have positively impacted over

40 million UK citizens

, with successful delivery across key government departments including the

Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Justice, HM Passport Office

, and more.



We specialize in

user-centred design, agile delivery, and technology that makes a real difference.

About the Role



We are looking for a talented

Java Developer

with strong expertise in

Spring Boot

to join our team. You'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle--designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that are scalable and reliable. This is a great opportunity to work with modern tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies while contributing to impactful projects.



Key Responsibilities

Application Development:

Design, develop, and implement Java applications with a focus on

Spring Boot

.

API Integration:

Build and integrate secure RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between systems.

Code Quality:

Write clean, efficient, and scalable code; participate in peer code reviews.

Debugging & Testing:

Troubleshoot issues and conduct unit/integration testing.

Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams on requirements, architecture, and design.

Performance Optimization:

Ensure applications are optimized for speed, scalability, and high availability.

Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive technical and project documentation.


Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot

(hands-on, production experience required). Experience with

Hibernate/JPA

and relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL). Strong knowledge of

RESTful APIs, JSON, XML

. Proficiency with

Git

or other version control systems. Solid problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

microservices architecture

. Familiarity with

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, or GCP). Exposure to

frontend technologies

(JavaScript, Angular, React). Experience working in

Agile/Scrum environments

.

Java certifications

(e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) are a plus.


Why Join Us

Work on impactful, large-scale projects using modern technologies. Collaborative, agile, and innovative work culture. * Opportunities to grow your technical skills and career.