Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong experience in developing secure, scalable backend services with Java and Spring Boot., Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban., Knowledge of modern software practices including CI/CD, TDD, and version control., Experience with automated testing, Jira, and Git workflows..

Key responsibilities:

Designing, developing, and maintaining backend digital services using Java and Spring.

Writing clean, tested, and well-documented code following standards.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams including UX designers, QAs, and analysts.

Supporting deployment pipelines, code reviews, and documentation to improve team capabilities.

Job description

Permanent, or Fixed Term Contract
UK-wide
Hybrid/ Remote

About the role
Olive Jar Digital is at the forefront of enabling digital transformation for public sector and enterprise organisations. We are looking for a highly capable Java Developer join us in high-impact digital transformation programme within the public sector. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary delivery team modernising services through agile methods and scalable architecture. This is a hands-on development role, building secure, maintainable, and efficient services that directly support major business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and maintaining backend components for digital services using Java 23 and the Spring ecosystem
Writing clean, tested, and well-documented code in line with CCS standards
Implementing caching strategies with Ehcache for scalable performance
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
Supporting the setup and maintenance of Dev/Test pipelines, bug tracking, and sprint reporting in Jira
Collaborating with UX designers, QAs, analysts, and delivery managers to deliver iteratively and incrementally
Contributing to code reviews and documentation to support ongoing capability uplift within the team

Experience & Skills Required

Strong experience developing secure, scalable backend services with Java and Spring Boot
Experience working in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) and delivering in sprints
Solid understanding of modern software development practices including CI/CD, TDD, and version control
Experience writing and maintaining automated tests as part of the development cycle
Familiarity with Jira and Git-based workflows
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Benefits