AgileGrid Solutions

remote • GBR • senior • GBP0–0k / мес

Senior Java Developer (AWS) Contract: 6 months | Working arrangement: Remote | Rate: £370–£420 per day, inside IR35 **About The Company** TXP is supporting a major Government programme focused on delivering secure, cloud-native digital services. The programme brings together technology and delivery specialists to build and enhance services that meet complex user, operational and security needs. It offers the opportunity to contribute to important public sector work and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a modern cloud environment. **About The Role** TXP is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to help design, develop and maintain scalable applications and microservices hosted in AWS. You will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from technical design and implementation through to testing, deployment and ongoing support. Working closely with architects, DevOps engineers, business analysts and QA colleagues, you will help deliver reliable, secure and maintainable digital services. This is a remote contract for an initial six-month period, with a day rate of £370–£420, inside IR35. The role is suited to a hands-on developer who can take ownership of complex engineering tasks, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and contribute positively to an Agile delivery team. **Qualifications** Applicants should have strong commercial experience developing Java applications and a proven track record of delivering solutions in AWS cloud environments. You will bring practical experience designing or supporting microservices, developing RESTful APIs and integrating services with internal or external systems. A sound understanding of secure software development, distributed systems and maintainable engineering practices is essential. You should be familiar with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and Agile ways of working. Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills are important, as is the ability to participate in technical discussions and explain engineering decisions clearly. Experience delivering projects for Government or other public sector organisations is required. Additional experience with AWS services such as ECS or EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, CloudWatch and IAM would be beneficial. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation is also desirable. Exposure to automated testing frameworks, including Selenium or Cucumber, experience on GDS-aligned programmes, and relevant AWS certifications would be advantageous. **Responsibilities** Design, build and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications and cloud-native services running on AWS. Develop and enhance secure, scalable microservices and RESTful APIs, and support integration with other platforms and systems. Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions, making recommendations that balance security, reliability, performance and maintainability. Work collaboratively with architects, DevOps engineers, business analysts, QA teams and other developers to deliver high-quality services. Participate in code reviews, uphold engineering standards and promote effective development practices. Help improve CI/CD processes and platform capabilities, investigate and resolve complex issues across distributed systems, and support services through ongoing development and maintenance. Share knowledge with colleagues, mentor junior developers where appropriate, and contribute to the wider engineering community. **Benefits** This opportunity offers remote working for the six-month contract, providing flexibility in where you work. You will have the chance to apply your Java and AWS expertise to a significant Government programme and collaborate with a multidisciplinary delivery team. The advertised day rate is £370–£420, inside IR35. Equal Opportunity TXP welcomes applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. Selection should be based on relevant skills, experience and suitability for the role. Applicants who require adjustments during the recruitment process are encouraged to let the recruitment team know.