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About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Java Developer to work for our public sector partner. This is initially a 12-month contract with good prospects to extend and will be a remote role.

Our client is seeking an experienced Java professional to lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Java-based services within a modern, cloud-enabled platform. The role involves working with SQL databases, building and maintaining RESTful APIs, supporting legacy and Brown Site components (including PERL), and contributing to CI/CD pipelines and containerised deployments using Docker and AWS. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment while providing technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews to support team growth and platform modernisation.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Java‑based services.
  • Work with SQL databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and effective integration.
  • Support and maintain existing Brown Site fields and legacy components where required.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using modern Java frameworks.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Concourse.
  • Build and deploy containerised applications using Docker.
  • Work with AWS cloud services as part of our modern platform approach.
  • Support PERL‑based legacy components as needed during modernisation.
  • Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, and developers in an agile environment.
  • Provide mentoring, code reviews, and technical leadership to the wider team.

About You

  • Strong knowledge of Java (Java 11+).
  • Hands‑on experience with SQL databases.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Concourse.
  • Experience with Docker and container‑based development.
  • Experience working with AWS cloud services.
  • Exposure to legacy systems, ideally supporting Brown Site services.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary agile teams.
  • Proven experience operating as a Senior Developer, including influencing technical direction.

Experience

  • Several years working as a Senior Developer or equivalent level.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering secure, scalable, maintainable Java applications.
  • Experience supporting or migrating legacy systems, ideally including PERL‑based components.
  • Strong understanding of engineering best practice, testing principles, and code quality standards.
  • Experience mentoring other developers and supporting the growth of a high‑performing engineering culture.

About Us

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. 

Diversity and Inclusion  

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

  • Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
  • Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
  • Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
  • Annual leave and work-place pension

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