Job Description

Job Information


Date Opened


24/10/2025
Job Type


Contract
Work Experience


5+ years
Industry


Government & Public Sector
Salary


350 - 425 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.