Role Title: Senior Java Engineer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Telford (2 days per week)
Rate: £470 Per Day - Umbrella only
Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?
Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.
Role purpose / summary
As a Senior Java Engineer, you will lead remediation and modernisation of Java applications within the "Ingres-only" pathway. Your work ensures secure, supportable solutions that decouple data from Ingres to relational platforms (e.g. Oracle/SQL Server), reducing operational risk and enabling future scalability.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical Leadership:
o Own design and implementation of Java remediation patterns for legacy services.
o Guide engineering best practices across squads, including code quality, security, and performance.
* Migration & Modernisation:
o Identify and establish novel and accelerated Java application remediation and/or modernisation approaches (AI-led etc.)
o Refactor Java applications to remove Ingres dependencies.
o Implement secure data access layers targeting Oracle/SQL Server.
* Collaboration:
o Work closely with architects, testers, and delivery leads to align with Actian Exit pathways.
* Risk Reduction:
o Deliver fixes that mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance
* Mentoring:
o Coach junior engineers and contribute to HMRC MU engineering community initiatives.
Essential Skills
* Strong Java expertise (Java 8+), Spring Framework, JDBC, and ORM tools.
* Proven experience in legacy system remediation and database migration.
* Familiarity with Agile delivery and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git).
* Understanding of secure coding practices and governance frameworks.
* Experience working in a Scrum and Kanban environment.
* Test-Driven Development and Pair Programming.
* Innovative thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
Desirable
* Awareness of Actian Exit remediation pathways.
* Knowledge of AI-assisted code analysis and migration accelerators.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
