Java Developer

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

• Date Opened: 07/01/2026
• Job Type: Full time
• Work Experience:
  
  5+ years
• Industry: Public Sector and Government
• Salary: 300-375 Outside IR 35
• City:
  London
• Province:
  Greater London
• Country:
  United Kingdom
• Postal Code: EC1A

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.

• Design, develop, and implement Java applications with a focus on Spring Boot.
• Build and integrate secure RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code; participate in peer code reviews.
• Troubleshoot issues and conduct unit/integration testing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on requirements, architecture, and design.
• Ensure applications are optimized for speed, scalability, and high availability.
• Maintain comprehensive technical and project documentation.

• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot (hands‑on, production experience required).
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA and relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL).
• 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.

• 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.

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

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, under‑represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.