JAVA Roles

Job ref: 262042GAOLocation: Portsmouth, Hampshire, EnglandContract: ContractSector: Aerospace and DefencePosted: 2026-08-25Consultant: George Aizlewood ApplySoftware Developer (JAVA) Software Engineer – Java / Cloud / MicroservicesThe Software Engineer will join a 7-member Agile Scrum team delivering innovative software for satellite and geospatial applications. The role covers the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing and deployment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop high-quality, scalable Java software and microservices.Design, implement and test new features.Develop RESTful APIs and cloud-based services.Write unit and automated tests.Participate in Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning and task estimation.Conduct code/design reviews and ensure coding, security and quality standards.Contribute to CI/CD, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.Essential SkillsJava 8+Spring Boot / Spring Framework / HibernateRESTful APIs and HTTPSMicroservices and distributed systemsCloud developmentUnit and automated testingAgile/ScrumCI/CD and GitJira or similarUML/SysML and Enterprise Architect or similarStrong communication and teamwork skillsDesirableDevSecOps – Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQubeOpenShift / KubernetesQuarkusAngularGeospatial, satellite or aerospace experience