Java Developer

Experienced Java Developer (Contract) 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! What You Will Do 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. What You Bring (Essential Skills) 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. The Tech Stack 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 Bonus Points (Desirable Experience) 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. Who You Are 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