Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Developer

Java, Spring Boot, Python, AWS, DB2

£475-500 per day, Outside IR35

Starting date : 5th January 2026

Duration :
Initially 6 Months (very likely to extend)

Fully Remote

Unify are proud to be exclusively representing a UK Consultancy partner who urgently requires the services of a Senior Software Developer, on an Outside IR35 Contract basis, to join a project team delivering a high profile Government program.

• Software Development Expertise :
  Proven experience as a software developer, specifically with a background in software upgrades, bug fixes, and addressing vulnerabilities
• Agile Methodologies :
  Strong experience working in agile environments and participating in all agile ceremonies
• Collaboration :
  Strong collaborative skills to work with Government department, legacy platform teams, and Consultancy teams
• System Modernization :
  Experience with decommissioning systems, modernization, and migration projects is a plus
• Problem Solving :
  Ability to analyse existing live incidents and address high-priority issues from teams that use the audit API

• Understanding of DDaT capabilities and a user-centered approach to digital services.
• Experience with Dev Ops practices and continuous improvement

• Working level Java (Spring Boot)
• Working level Python
• Understanding of DB2 and Postgres Databases
• Understanding of AWS

You must be available for a 1 stage, virtual interview on Monday or Tuesday next week, and available to start on the 5th of January.

Thanks!