Digital Java Developer Senior
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Leeds |
| Area | Yorkshire & Humberside, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £700 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 24th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | 7720 - PSR1JP00104673 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Digital Java Developer Senior to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Leeds.
Job Summary:
Build user-centred services
- Design and develop software that meets user and business needs.
- Deliver features that are reliable, accessible, and scalable.
Write high-quality Java code
- Develop clean, maintainable, secure Java applications.
- Follow coding standards, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
Technical delivery
- Own complex features and guide implementation across a team.
- Make technical decisions and resolve design challenges.
Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Write automated tests before or alongside code.
- Use frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
Design APIs and Microservices
- Build RESTful services using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.
- Define contracts, versioning, and integration patterns.
Support Live Services
- Monitor production systems.
- Investigate incidents, optimise performance, and improve resilience.
Use Cloud and DevOps Practices
- Work with AWS/Azure, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
- Promote continuous delivery and operational excellence.
Mentor and Coach Engineers
- Support junior and mid-level developers.
- Conduct code reviews and share engineering knowledge.
Work in Agile Teams
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Architects, QA Engineers, and Delivery Managers.
- Contribute to sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives
Champion Engineering Standards
- Improve software quality, security, accessibility, and development practices.
- Contribute to communities of practice and technical strategy.
Java Technical Stack Typically Expected
- Java 17+
- Spring Boot
- REST APIs
- JUnit 5 / Mockito
- Maven or Gradle
- Docker
- Kubernetes/OpenShift
- AWS or Azure
- Kafka or Messaging
- PostgreSQL / Oracle
- GitHub / GitLab
- Jenkins / CI-CD Pipelines
- SonarQube
- Microservices Architecture
- Secure Coding (OWASP)
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Design and develop software that meets user and business needs.
