About the Role
Senior Java Developer – Newcastle (Hybrid) Location: Newcastle, Cobalt Business ParkWorking Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsiteClearance Required: BPSS + SC (5 years continuous UK residency, no 30+ day periods abroad)Employment Type: Full‑timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our innovative and fast‑growing technology team in Newcastle. You will work on high‑impact projects across multiple industries, helping to deliver real‑world solutions that transform organisations and communities.This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, collaborate within cross‑functional teams, and contribute directly to large‑scale digital programmes. You’ll mentor junior developers, influence technical direction, and support the evolution of high‑quality engineering practices.What You’ll Be DoingAs a Senior Java Developer, you will:Champion best‑practice engineering including TDD, Continuous Integration, consistent branching strategies, and high coding standards.Support technical leads in breaking down functionality into microservices and designing seamless end‑to‑end integration flows.Work closely with test automation engineers to ensure robust functional and non‑functional testing.Participate fully in Scrum ceremonies—backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.Contribute to feature delivery beyond pure coding, expanding your skillset across development and testing areas.Mentor and support junior developers, helping them grow into high‑performing engineers.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong hands‑on experience with Java (8 to 17)Proven background with Spring Boot, Spring, Spring MVCProficiency with JavaScriptCurrent commercial Java development experienceStrong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to guide junior team members and support a collaborative, high‑performance cultureWhat’s in It for YouCompetitive salary25 days annual leavePrivate medical insurance3 additional days’ paid leave per year for charitable workExcellent career development opportunities across diverse industriesExposure to large‑scale enterprise projects and innovative technologiesFlexible, mobile working model with opportunities to be onsite with clients