Senior Java Developer
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Hybrid Working: This will require you to work from our Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park office 3 days per week.
Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this , which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.
Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement.
As a Team
Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving technology and innovation hub from where we deliver high quality services to several private and public sector clients.
You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives with shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.
If you’re looking for an exciting career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the for you. As part of our distributed team, you'll be working with groundbreaking technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
The
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our engineering team supporting the development and maintenance of enterprise-scale applications and microservices solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality software solutions within Agile delivery teams.
This requires hands-on experience with Java development, modern backend frameworks, database technologies, and collaborative software delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications using Java 8+ and Spring Boot
Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Collaborate with cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams to deliver software solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve production and application issues
Contribute to code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement activities
Mentor junior developers and support knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in CI/CD and automated testing practices
Work with relational and NoSQL database technologies
Required Qualifications
Professional experience developing applications using Java 8 or above
Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot
Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience with object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases including MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
Experience with Python and Shell scripting
Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Experience mentoring or supporting junior developers
Experience troubleshooting and resolving production issues
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Elasticsearch or other search technologies
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Testing
Experience supporting distributed or microservices-based systems
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline
Desirable Technical Skills
Java 8+
Spring / Spring Boot
REST APIs
Microservices
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Shell scripting
CI/CD
TDD
Agile / Scrum
What’s in it for you?
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, annual performance bonus scheme (Career Level dependent), private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for.
All offers are subject to satisfactory BPSS clearance being obtained.
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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