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Job Description Java Developer - Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid)Up To 45,000 GBPSign On BonusHybrid WORKINGLocation: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: PermanentJava Developer - Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid)Location: Newcastle, Cobalt Business ParkWorking Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsiteClearance: SC ClearanceAbout the RoleWe are looking for a talented Java Developer to join our growing engineering team in Newcastle. You'll work on meaningful, high-impact projects across a variety of industries, helping organisations solve real-world problems through innovative technology.In this role, you will collaborate closely with technical leads, testers, and cloud engineers to design, develop, and deliver secure, scalable, cloud-ready Java services. You will also gain exposure to enterprise-level solutions, modern engineering practices, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives.What You'll Be DoingDesigning and building modular, maintainable Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot microservices.Working with enterprise middleware technologies such as WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition) and CAS SDK for secure, high-performance integrations.Collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into secure public cloud environments (e.g., AWS) using containerisation.Applying high-quality engineering practices including TDD, CI, Continuous Testing, and consistent branching strategies.Supporting technical leads in defining microservice boundaries and end-to-end integration flows.Working closely with test automation engineers to ensure robust functional and non-functional testing.Participating fully in Scrum ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong commercial Java development background using Core Java and Spring Boot.Experience with enterprise middleware platforms (WebLogic, CAS SDK).Hands-on experience deploying solutions to cloud environments (AWS preferred).Strong understanding of microservices architecture and secure service development.Familiarity with agile Scrum methodologies.Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.Desirable Skills (Set Yourself Apart)Experience with CI/CD tools including GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube.Working knowledge of TDD/BDD practices.Experience building secure, scalable services in public cloud environments.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced agile environment.What's in It for YouCompetitive salary package25 days annual leavePrivate medical insuranceAdditional 3 days paid leave for charitable workOpportunities to grow your career through exposure to innovative technologies and large-scale programmesFlexibility and mobility to work with clients and partners as neededReference: AMC/JWA/JDNEWPostcode: NE1#jawaJBRP1_UKTJ