SC Cleared Java Developer

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements

• We require candidates to already hold current SC Clearance and NPPV3.
• We are looking for someone with at least 2–3 years working experience with Java, ideally Java SE 11+, with Java 8 experience also relevant.
• We need experience working with legacy or monolithic applications.
• We require strong knowledge of the Spring framework.
• We need experience with Oracle databases and PL/SQL development.
• We are looking for familiarity with WebLogic or similar application servers.
• We need experience using JDBC/ODBC for database connectivity.
• We value exposure to EJB and JSP.
• We require experience with Elasticsearch development or support.
• We need proven testing experience for Java and PL/SQL applications.

Responsibilities

• We provide Level 3 support for a business-critical national system.
• We troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues.
• We maintain, enhance, and support legacy Java-based applications.
• We develop, refactor, and implement automated tests.
• We design, build, and test Java and PL/SQL programs and scripts.
• We work with Oracle databases, developing and supporting PL/SQL.
• We integrate with auditing and monitoring or protective services.
• We contribute to technical discussions and continuous improvement.

Technologies

• ElasticSearch
• Support
• JSP
• Java
• Oracle
• SQL
• Spring
• Security

More

We are building a team to support and maintain a critical national policing system used across the UK. This is a 12-month contract role, inside IR35, with mainly remote working and occasional monthly attendance in Bridgend or Reading. The role sits in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with Support, Platform, and DBA teams to ensure system stability, deliver enhancements, and resolve complex technical issues.

last updated 24 week of 2026