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Full Stack / Back End Java Developer - AILocation: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)Contract: 12 Months (PAYE)Rate: £550 per day PAYE (£66.94 per hour base rate, excluding holiday pay accrual)We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Java Developer, Back End Java Developer, or strong Front End Developer to join a high-performing engineering team on a 12-month PAYE contract based in London.This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications, using modern development practices and AI-assisted coding tools to deliver innovative software solutions.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, develop, test and maintain enterprise software applications.</li><li>Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar as part of day-to-day coding, testing and code review.</li><li>Develop RESTful APIs and web services.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.</li><li>Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning and technical discussions.</li><li>Troubleshoot, debug and resolve software issues.</li><li>Contribute to code reviews and promote engineering best practices.</li><li>Produce and maintain technical documentation.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives across the software engineering function.</li></ul> Required Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>Strong commercial experience with Core Java and Java EE.</li><li>Experience developing RESTful APIs, web services and Service-Oriented Architecture.</li><li>Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns and Application Architecture.</li><li>Experience with Spring Boot, JUnit, BDD and automated testing frameworks.</li><li>Strong SQL skills with database design experience.</li><li>Experience working within Unix/Linux environments.</li><li>Front-end development experience using HTML, TypeScript, CSS, with Angular experience highly desirable.</li><li>Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Demonstrable experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar within a commercial software development environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills with experience collaborating across engineering teams and business stakeholders.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Full Stack development experience.</li><li>Experience working on large-scale enterprise applications.</li><li>Exposure to cloud technologies and modern DevOps practices.</li></ul>If you're an experienced Java Developer looking to work on innovative projects within a collaborative engineering environment while leveraging the latest AI development tools, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now to be considered for this exciting 12-month London-based contract opportunity.

Full Stack / Back End Java Developer - AI

Fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Investment Bank.This is a senior technical role responsible for leading backend application development initiatives and driving architectural decisions for robust, scalable, and high-performance server-side systems. This role provides hands-on leadership in building enterprise-grade Java backend solutions, guiding development teams, and influencing technical strategy and best practices.Responsibilities* Lead design, development, and implementation of complex backend applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.* Own end-to-end delivery of backend components, from architectural design and coding to deployment and operational support.* Drive architectural decisions for backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.* Resolve high-impact technical challenges related to backend performance, data integrity, and distributed system interactions.* Mentor junior and mid-level backend developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of excellence.* Partner with stakeholders to define system enhancements, integrate with other systems, and implement strategic backend solutions.* Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and scalability of backend applications through rigorous testing and review processes.* Lead the implementation of advanced testing strategies, code reviews, and automated deployment pipelines for backend services.* Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with governance, security, and regulatory requirements for server-side operations.Qualifications* 7-10+ years of experience in Java backend application development.* Advanced expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Java, Spring, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, Oracle, Unix, junit, shell scripting, git* Strong experience with designing and developing RESTful APIs, data modeling with SQL and NoSQL databases, and distributed systems patterns.* Proficiency with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.* Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and advanced DevOps practices.* Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, define architectural patterns, and mentor backend development teams.* Strong understanding of backend security best practices, performance tuning, and monitoring.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Education * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Send your CV for more info

Senior Java Developer / Technical Lead

Lead PAM Engineer - (Havant/Reading/Glasgow/Hybrid) - Inside IR35 Day Rate - up to £760Duration - 12 monthsHarvey Nash's Client have a requirement for a Lead PAM Engineer. Our Client has already implemented SIA, SCA, PCloud and Conjur across their environment, with further expansion planned. The role will initially focus on reviewing the security posture, configuration, hygiene and operational maturity of the current PAM deployment as well as working on future MVPs.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design, documentation and Implementation: Develop, document and implement identity solutions using Idira (CyberArk) tools.</li><li>Leadership: Proactively lead end-to-end execution of technical and handover activities related to our PAM project.</li><li>Management and Maintenance: Advise and update the day-to-day operations of Idira tools, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance.</li><li>Security and Compliance: Ensure that identity solutions meet security and compliance standards, implementing and enforcing security policies and procedures.</li><li>Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and best practices.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to achieve project goals and deliverables. It is essential to be able to communicate clearly to senior stakeholders and technical teams alike.</li><li>Innovation: Drive technical innovation and excellence within the identity management environment, evaluating and recommending tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and security.</li><li>Operational process creation and handover: Define operational processes and work with operational handover teams to deploy changes into a production environment in a fully supported manner.</li></ul>Required experience:<ul><li>Proven experience with Idira (CyberArk) implementation and management. Other PAM experience beneficial.</li><li>Strong understanding of Privilege Access Management and security principles.</li><li>Strong understanding of Azure and AWS platforms within large-scale enterprise environments, including core infrastructure, networking, compute and identity.</li><li>Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts with a proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve cloud connectivity issues, including by querying firewall logs, debugging NSG/ Security Group rules and validating DNS resolution.</li><li>Understanding of enterprise identity and access management within Azure and AWS, including Entra ID and IAM Identity Centre, and solid understanding of role-based access control (RBAC) in both.</li><li>Experience deploying, configuring, and managing cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).</li><li>Familiarity with testing and validation of IaC using tools such as Terraform Test and automated quality checks within CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Experience developing and maintaining GitHub Action workflows to automate infrastructure provisioning, testing and operational tasks.</li><li>Proficiency in scripting (Python and PowerShell) for automation and experience securely integrating them within automation workflows.</li><li>Experience consuming REST APIs, including authentication, making API requests, handling pagination, error handling and processing responses.</li><li>Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul>Preferred Experience:<ul><li>Familiarity with hybrid identity environments and cloud-based identity solutions.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory security requirements and best practices.</li><li>Experience working with Cloud based technology, subscriptions, infrastructure as a service and how cloud platforms are configured.</li><li>Previous experience working with the CyberArk API's</li></ul>

Lead PAM Engineer

Full Stack / Back End Java Developer - AILocation: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)Contract: 12 Months (PAYE)Rate: £550 per day PAYE (£66.94 per hour base rate, excluding holiday pay accrual)We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Java Developer, Back End Java Developer, or strong Front End Developer to join a high-performing engineering team on a 12-month PAYE contract based in London.This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications, using modern development practices and AI-assisted coding tools to deliver innovative software solutions.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, develop, test and maintain enterprise software applications.</li><li>Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar as part of day-to-day coding, testing and code review.</li><li>Develop RESTful APIs and web services.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.</li><li>Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning and technical discussions.</li><li>Troubleshoot, debug and resolve software issues.</li><li>Contribute to code reviews and promote engineering best practices.</li><li>Produce and maintain technical documentation.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives across the software engineering function.</li></ul> Required Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>Strong commercial experience with Core Java and Java EE.</li><li>Experience developing RESTful APIs, web services and Service-Oriented Architecture.</li><li>Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns and Application Architecture.</li><li>Experience with Spring Boot, JUnit, BDD and automated testing frameworks.</li><li>Strong SQL skills with database design experience.</li><li>Experience working within Unix/Linux environments.</li><li>Front-end development experience using HTML, TypeScript, CSS, with Angular experience highly desirable.</li><li>Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Demonstrable experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar within a commercial software development environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills with experience collaborating across engineering teams and business stakeholders.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Full Stack development experience.</li><li>Experience working on large-scale enterprise applications.</li><li>Exposure to cloud technologies and modern DevOps practices.</li></ul>If you're an experienced Java Developer looking to work on innovative projects within a collaborative engineering environment while leveraging the latest AI development tools, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now to be considered for this exciting 12-month London-based contract opportunity.

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