Full Stack Engineer - #2079128

Full Stack Engineer (Java)

Location: Sheffield (3 days per week onsite)

Contract: Long-Term Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering enterprise-scale applications and services. This role requires a strong background in modern Java development, microservices architecture, API development, and cloud-native engineering practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions, collaborating with architects and product teams, and supporting the end-to-end software development lifecycle within an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications and microservices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to analyse and refine requirements.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build, test, and deploy solutions following DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Resolve technical challenges and remove delivery blockers across the development lifecycle.
• Develop reusable, maintainable, and high-quality code following engineering standards.
• Work closely with delivery managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support database design, optimisation, and SQL development activities.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Java (17/21).
• Extensive experience developing applications using Spring Boot.
• Proven experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of Docker and containerised application deployment.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL and advanced SQL development.
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of cloud-native application development and deployment.
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and integration processes.
• Exposure to modern front-end frameworks and responsive web application development.
• Experience building reusable UI components using both functional and class-based approaches.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• A passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments.