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Job summary
A growing Defence Consultancy in Dorchester is seeking an experienced Java Software Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing and developing microservices and APIs within a secure environment, requiring active Security Clearance (SC). Ideal candidates will have strong experience in containerisation, SQL databases, and TCP/IP networking. This position mandates on-site work for three days a week, offering a competitive daily rate up to £600 inside IR35.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Strong commercial experience in Java development within enterprise environments.
- Proven expertise in Microservices Architecture and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
- Experience designing and implementing APIs (REST, open APIs, third-party integrations).
Responsibilities
- Design and develop Java-based microservices within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
- Define, build and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and third-party systems.
- Produce technical designs using UML and follow best practice software engineering standards.
Skills
Software Engineer (Java) | Defence Consultancy | 6 Month Contract | Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) | Dorchester (3 days per week on-site)
MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a growing Defence Consultancy. They're supporting a large Defence Client based in Dorchester. They're looking for an experienced SC Cleared Java Developer to join on a key project.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Java Software Engineer with strong experience in microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), APIs, and containerised environments to work on secure, mission-critical systems.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative technical team delivering high-performance, scalable Java applications within a complex networked environment. This role requires on-site working three days per week.
Active Security Clearance (SC) is required.
- Design and develop Java-based microservices within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Define, build and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and third-party systems
- Produce technical designs using UML and follow best practice software engineering standards
- Develop and maintain containerised applications (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes environments)
- Work with SQL databases and support TCP/IP-based networked applications
- Strong commercial experience in Java development within enterprise environments
- Proven expertise in Microservices Architecture and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Experience designing and implementing APIs (REST, open APIs, third-party integrations)
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking and network programming
- Hands-on experience with Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and SQL databases
Got your attention?
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Software Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS
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