Contractor job Full Stack Engineer

To be successful in this role, you must have:
· Proficiency in full-stack development with hands-on coding experience in Core Java(JDK 21+), JPA/Hibernate, Spring framework, and basic caching concepts
· Knowledge of Spring ecosystem technologies including Spring Boot and Spring-Data
· Experience building secure and scalable applications following enterprise design principles
· Solid coding practices for RESTful API development and consumption with understanding of OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
· Understanding of API security protocols and authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT) including TLS.
· Good database development skills with relational (RDBMS) databases and exposure to NoSQL technologies
· Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven design patterns
· Ability to participate in code reviews and apply feedback effectively
· Understanding of code quality tools like SonarQube and security scanning tools
· Familiarity with developer tools including Maven, Gradle, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab)
· Good understanding of Agile development practices
· Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or OpenShift
· Knowledge of testing methodologies including unit testing and test automation
· Good communication skills and team collaboration abilities


Some other highly valued skills may include:
· Experience with frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and exposure to frameworks such as Angular or React
· SQL optimization skills with Oracle or similar RDBMS
· Experience with API documentation tools
· Troubleshooting capabilities for resolving performance issues
· Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker)
· Basic understanding of release and change management processes
· Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium)
· Exposure to monitoring and observability solutions
· Understanding of message broker concepts such as Kafka


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.