Senior Java Full Stack Engineer Job Manchester area,England UK,Software Development

Senior Java Full Stack Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits, perks, and healthcare options!
Job type: Permanent | Hybrid (1-2 days per week) | Occasional travel to client sites
Security Clearance: Must be SC eligible
Base locations: London, Bristol, Manchester or Glasgow

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer with strong backend and frontend development experience, alongside proven experience leading teams, managing stakeholders and working directly with clients

You'll play a key role in delivering innovative digital solutions for enterprise clients, providing both strong technical leadership and hands-on development expertise. You'll work closely with clients, architects, engineers and business stakeholders to understand requirements, shape solutions and ensure successful delivery across complex digital transformation programmes.

Your Role

Design, develop and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
Build responsive web applications using React, JavaScript/Type Script, HTML and CSS.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, supporting engineers and encouraging best practice.
Act as a key point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders, communicating technical concepts and project progress clearly.
Gather requirements and work with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
Develop and integrate REST APIs and cloud-native applications.
Take ownership across the full software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment and support.
Support the planning, coordination and delivery of technical work across projects.
Collaborate within Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices and secure digital platforms.

Skills & Experience

Strong experience building RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
Frontend development experience with React, JavaScript/Type Script, HTML and CSS.
Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams.
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
Experience working directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
Experience designing and integrating REST APIs.
Proficiency with Git and platforms such as Git Hub or Git Lab.
Experience working with AWS or Azure.
Hands-on experience with Docker and Docker Compose.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions or Jenkins.
Experience working in Agile software development teams.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
Familiarity with No

SQL databases, particularly MongoDB.
Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL.

What You'll Gain

Work on high-profile digital transformation programmes across multiple industries.
Exposure to modern technologies including Java, Kotlin, Node.js, Spring Boot, React, AWS, Azure, Docker and Kubernetes.
Access to training and certifications across cloud, software engineering, Dev Ops, cybersecurity and Agile delivery.
Career development through mentoring, technical communities and knowledge-sharing sessions.
A collaborative culture with opportunities to connect through team events, networking and innovation activities.

Additional Information:

UK-wide client travel may be required depending on project needs.
The right to live and work in the UK is essential.
Successful applicants must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).