Java Developer - Newcastle
Important Information
Security Clearance Requirement
Due to the nature of the work you'll be supporting, this role requires eligibility for Security Clearance. As part of the clearance process, applicants must be able to provide a minimum of five years' UK address history at the time of application.
Hybrid Working
This role is based at our Newcastle office in Cobalt Business Park and requires a minimum of three days per week on-site.
Please note that these requirements relate to a specific client engagement.
About the Role
We're looking for a talented Java Developer to join our Advanced Technology Centre in Newcastle.
You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-scale applications for clients across the public and private sectors. Working within Agile delivery teams, you'll help build modern, scalable solutions using Java and Spring Boot while collaborating with experienced engineers, architects, and technical specialists.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful projects, solve real-world business challenges, and further develop your expertise within a modern engineering environment.
About the Team
Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving hub of innovation where technology specialists collaborate to deliver high-quality solutions for a diverse range of clients.
You'll join a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. Working alongside skilled engineers and industry experts, you'll have access to cutting-edge technologies, extensive training opportunities, and a global network of professionals who can help you develop your career.
Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise or broaden your experience across different industries and technologies, you'll find plenty of opportunities to do so here.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Java Developer, you will:
- Develop and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices as part of a collaborative engineering team.
- Build scalable, reliable, and high-performing applications that solve complex business challenges.
- Contribute to the delivery of technical features across the wider solution architecture.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with technical leads on microservices design and end-to-end system integration.
- Apply software engineering best practices, including coding standards, version control, code reviews, and branching strategies.
- Contribute to Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), and continuous testing practices.
- Work closely with quality engineering teams to support both functional and non-functional testing.
- Troubleshoot issues, support system improvements, and help drive engineering excellence across the team.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates with experience in:
Essential Skills
- Java development
- Spring Boot and microservices architecture
- RESTful API development
- Distributed systems
- Familiarity with AI coding assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to support the build of modular, maintainable service
- Agile/Scrum delivery environments
- Continuous Integration and automated testing practices
- Software engineering best practices, including source control and peer reviews
- Working collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Contributing to technical discussions and solution design
Nice to Have
- Test-Driven Development (TDD) and/or Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
- End-to-end system integration experience
- Continuous testing practices
- Experience contributing to estimation and technical planning activities
- Experience supporting non-functional testing
- Experience working in fast-paced delivery environments
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
What's In It For You?
At Accenture, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, expand your technical capabilities, and build a rewarding long-term career within one of the world's leading technology consulting organisations.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave
- Gym subsidy
- Private medical insurance
- Three additional days of paid leave each year for charitable and volunteering activities
- Access to industry-leading learning and development programmes
- A global network of technology experts and specialists
- Career progression opportunities across a broad range of technologies and industries
Flexibility and mobility are important aspects of this role, and there may be opportunities to spend time working alongside clients and partners to help deliver the exceptional services we're known for.
Why Join Us?
If you're passionate about modern Java development, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and want to work on large-scale projects that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build the next generation of enterprise applications.
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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