Remote Java Developer - FTC or Permanent

Description:

• 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.