Java Developer

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/01/2026

Scrumconnect Consulting is a
multi-award-winning digital consultancy
, recognized with prestigious UK IT awards such as Best Public Sector IT Project, Digital Transformation Project of the Year, and a Special Award for Organizational Excellence during the pandemic.

Our solutions have positively impacted over
40 million UK citizens
, with successful delivery across key government departments including the
Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Justice, HM Passport Office
, and more.

We specialize in
user-centred design, agile delivery, and technology that makes a real difference.

We are looking for a talented
Java Developer
with strong expertise in
Spring Boot
to join our team. You’ll be involved in the full software development lifecycle—designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that are scalable and reliable. This is a great opportunity to work with modern tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies while contributing to impactful projects.

Application Development:Design, develop, and implement Java applications with a focus on
Spring Boot
.

API Integration:Build and integrate secure RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between systems.

Code Quality:Write clean, efficient, and scalable code; participate in peer code reviews.

Debugging & Testing:Troubleshoot issues and conduct unit/integration testing.

Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams on requirements, architecture, and design.

Performance Optimization:Ensure applications are optimized for speed, scalability, and high availability.

Documentation:Maintain comprehensive technical and project documentation.

Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot (hands-on, production experience required).

Experience with
Hibernate/JPA
and relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, Postgre

SQL).

Strong knowledge of
RESTful APIs, JSON, XML
.

Proficiency with
Git
or other version control systems.

Solid problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Experience with
microservices architecture
.

Familiarity with
cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Experience working in
Agile/Scrum environments
.

Java certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) are a plus.

Work on impactful, large-scale projects using modern technologies.

Collaborative, agile, and innovative work culture.

Opportunities to grow your technical skills and career.

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.