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Our client is looking for a Java Engineer for one of their end customers on a six month initial contract, working remotely with the occasional travel to Croydon. This role requires an active SC clearance and will be working via Umbrella. Experince required: * Experience of Java * Experience of Spring framework or equivalent. * Knowledge of software design patterns and when to apply them * Excellent knowledge of development processes. * Experience of containerization using Docker or Kubernetes * Experience of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) * A passion for delivering quality code, by use of TDD and setting high software quality standard Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

A Java Developer is required for an initial 12 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week on site in Knutsford and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company. ## Required Skills and Experience: - Strong proficiency in Core Java programming with at least 5+ years of hands-on development experience - Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) - Solid understanding of ORM frameworks, particularly Hibernate - Experience working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.) - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools, specifically GitLab CI - Demonstrated experience in production support environments, including L3 support and troubleshooting production issues - Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems in live environments - Experience with version control systems (Git) ## Highly Valued Additional Skills: - Experience with AI-powered coding tools such as GitLab Duo, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI coding assistants - Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design - Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) - Understanding of agile development methodologies - Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks ## Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring and Hibernate - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features - Optimize application performance and scalability - Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as part of L3 support rotation - Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation - Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab - Ensure code quality, reliability, and security through best practices ## Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Locations: Gloucester, Bristol, Chippenham, Reading, London, Leatherhead, Leicester, Manchester CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. Due to the secure nature of the role, we are only able to progress applicants who are a sole UK National and who currently hold SC clearance or are eligible to obtain SC clearance. We are looking for senior, mid-level developers to join the team and support us in creating mission critical solutions for our exciting range of projects and programmes within the space and defence domain.