Java Developer

Java Engineer | SC Cleared Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite) Rate: £620 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC Clearance The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Java Engineer to support and enhance…

Inside IR35 Hybrid IT
Pay rate £600 – £620/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 21 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all IT & technology jobs ›

About this contract

Java Engineer | SC Cleared

Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite)
Rate: £620 per day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Java Engineer to support and enhance critical internal applications. This role combines application development, live service support, incident ownership, and controlled change delivery within a complex enterprise landscape.

Working as part of a hybrid team, you will play a key role in maintaining business-critical services, supporting batch processing activities, and driving continuous improvement across the application estate.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and support Java-based applications.
Investigate and resolve live service incidents and production issues.
Support and optimise batch processing activities.
Deliver application enhancements through controlled release processes.
Collaborate with development, testing, and support teams to ensure service stability.
Contribute to documentation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.Essential Skills & Experience

Strong experience developing and supporting Java applications.
Solid Oracle SQL skills, including query writing and troubleshooting.
Experience using GitLab within controlled development and release environments.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised platforms.
Experience supporting and administering WebLogic application servers.
Proven ability to manage live service issues and BAU support activities.
Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
Comfortable working within complex enterprise environments.Desirable Skills

Experience with Shell Scripting for operational or batch-processing tasks.
Knowledge of Maven for build and dependency management.
Experience working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
Manual end-to-end testing experience.
Documentation creation and maintenance experience.Ways of Working

We are looking for someone who is:

Delivery-focused and takes ownership of outcomes.
Comfortable balancing support, enhancement work, and continuous improvement.
Collaborative, pragmatic, and adaptable.
Able to work effectively across complex application landscapes and multiple stakeholders.If you are an experienced Java Engineer with strong support and development experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity within a secure, enterprise-scale environment, we'd like to hear from you.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More IT & technology jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
Umbrella companies Inside IR35: you will be paid through an umbrella

Compare the umbrella companies listed on ContractorUK before you accept.

Compare umbrellas →

Get new IT contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free