Senior Java Engineer- Remote

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking Senior Java Engineers to work with our global systems integrator client, supporting a major enterprise technology modernisation programme. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing critical digital services that support the delivery of high-volume business processes and essential public-facing services. This is initially a 5 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a remote role with occasional travel to client site in Telford.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the modernisation of a large-scale legacy platform, helping to improve resilience, maintainability, security, and operational performance through the adoption of modern engineering practices and technologies.

About the Role

We are seeking Senior Java Engineers to design, build, modernise, and support critical enterprise applications as part of a large-scale technology transformation programme.

The role is delivery-focused, supporting the modernisation of a long-established business-critical platform through the development of modern services and enhancements. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions using modern Java technologies, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with programme objectives.

You will form part of a blended delivery team working alongside client and consultancy stakeholders, contributing to the successful delivery of multiple workstreams within a dynamic programme environment. The role will involve both new development and the ongoing support and enhancement of critical services.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise Java applications using modern development frameworks and best practices
• Supporting the modernisation and enhancement of existing legacy services and platforms
• Translating business requirements into scalable and supportable technical solutions
• Developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Collaborating with Business Analysts, stakeholders, and technical teams to refine requirements and solution designs
• Producing high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code
• Supporting testing, defect resolution, deployment, and live service activities
• Contributing to code reviews and promoting engineering standards across the team
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation for developed solutions
• Ensuring solutions adhere to security, governance, and quality standards
• Providing progress updates and delivering development activities within agreed timelines
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the delivery team