Olive Jar Digital is seeking a highly capable Java Developer to join their team in a high-impact digital transformation programme within the public sector.
This role can be either permanent or on a fixed-term contract basis and is available UK-wide with hybrid or remote working options.
The Java Developer will be part of a multidisciplinary delivery team focused on modernising services through agile methods and scalable architecture.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining backend components for digital services using Java 23 and the Spring ecosystem.
The developer will write clean, tested, and well-documented code in line with CCS standards.
Implementing caching strategies with Ehcache for scalable performance is also a key responsibility.
The role involves working in agile teams, attending daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Writing and executing unit tests with JUnit and contributing to automated test coverage is expected.
The developer will support the setup and maintenance of Dev/Test pipelines, bug tracking, and sprint reporting in Jira.
Collaboration with UX designers, QAs, analysts, and delivery managers to deliver iteratively and incrementally is essential.
Contributing to code reviews and documentation to support ongoing capability uplift within the team is also part of the role.
Requirements:
Strong experience developing secure, scalable backend services with Java and Spring Boot is required.
Candidates must have experience working in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) and delivering in sprints.
A solid understanding of modern software development practices including CI/CD, TDD, and version control is necessary.
Experience writing and maintaining automated tests as part of the development cycle is required.
Familiarity with Jira and Git-based workflows is essential.
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams are important.
Benefits:
The position offers 25 days of annual leave per annum, plus 8 bank holidays as standard.
Health insurance is provided as part of the benefits package.
A pension scheme is available for employees.
An annual bonus scheme is included.
There will be an annual salary review to assess compensation.
An electric car scheme is also offered to employees.