Java Engineer

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-month contract
Work set up: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Clearance required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Java Engineer to support and enhance Internal Applications within the Tax Administration environment. This role focuses on maintaining live services supporting batch processing and delivering controlled change across a complex enterprise landscape. The successful candidate will bring strong enterprise Java development expertise while balancing business-as-usual support with continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative hybrid working environment.

What you will do:

• Develop and support enterprise Java applications within the Tax Administration environment.
• Maintain live services and ensure the stability availability and performance of critical internal applications.
• Support batch processing activities and resolve operational issues in a timely manner.
• Deliver controlled application changes while adhering to established release and governance processes.
• Develop optimize and support complex Oracle SQL queries.
• Manage source code using Git within controlled version control and release management processes.
• Build and manage application dependencies using Maven.
• Deploy and support applications running on WebLogic application servers.
• Work with containerized platforms including Kubernetes to support enterprise application deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enhancements and continuous service improvements.
• Balance business-as-usual support with change initiatives across complex application landscapes.
• Travel regularly to the Telford office to support team collaboration.

Qualifications :

• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting Java applications within enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience working with WebLogic application servers.
• Strong Oracle SQL skills including developing and supporting complex queries.
• Experience using Git for version control within controlled release environments.
• Experience with Maven for build and dependency management.
• Experience working with containerized platforms including Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to support live services while delivering continuous improvements.
• Strong collaboration ownership and problem-solving skills within complex enterprise environments.
• Ability to balance operational support with project-based change delivery.
• Experience with shell scripting to support operational or batch processing activities is preferred.
• Experience working within Linux environments and using command-line tools is preferred.

Additional Information :

Please submit a CV/resume (mandatory) along with your application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair transparent and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills experience and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract