Public Sector Client
6‑Month Contract
Hybrid (Remote + 1-2 days per month onsite in Telford)
£565 per day | Inside IR35
Active or Lapsed SC Clearance Preferred
About the Role
Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join the Live Support function a high‑impact service supporting a large and critical part of the UK tax system.
This role involves a blend of BAU support, enhancements, and new development, working in a batch‑processing environment commonly found in major organisations. You will diagnose issues across multiple layers, deliver fixes, and contribute to continuous improvement while working across both legacy and modern technology stacks.
Key Responsibilities
Provide live support and BAU maintenance for the IDMS platform
Deliver enhancements, defect fixes and small‑change development
Diagnose issues across application, database and integration layers
Support scheduled and batch‑based processing environments
Core Skills & Experience
Strong Java development experience, ideally with Spring Boot
Strong SQL, including PL/SQL or similar procedural database languages
Experience supporting batch‑based and scheduled processing (e.g., CRON, TWS)
Public sector experience
Confident troubleshooting across application, database and integration tiers
Experience working in Unix/Linux environments and using command‑line tools
Familiarity with Git and structured release processes
Additional Insight
This role sits within a batch‑processing environment, which differs from microservices or event‑driven models typical in sectors such as banking or insurance. The system you'll support is mission‑critical and high‑impact, underpinning major operations across the UK tax framework
Salary description
£565.00 - £565.00 per day