3219 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Strong experience in Java development (Java 8+ / Spring Boot)
- Proven experience building microservices and RESTful APIs
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g. Git)
- Ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Experience working on NHS or public sector digital programmes
- Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar)
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services
- Build scalable APIs and microservices within a distributed architecture
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineers
- Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and best practices
- Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
- Work with cloud-based infrastructure and containerised environments
- Support integration across multiple internal and external systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance and production issues
Description
We are engaged in a large-scale NHS digital transformation programme alongside a leading consultancy partner, focusing on modernising critical healthcare systems, improving access to services, and enabling seamless integration across national and local platforms. Our team is dedicated to building scalable, secure, and interoperable digital services that support high-volume user interactions. This position allows for remote work with some occasional visits to London, Manchester, or Leeds. We offer a dynamic work environment, and this contract role is set for 12 months at a competitive daily rate.
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