Software Engineer

Job description

Java Full Stack Engineer (Consultant – Senior Consultant) - Permanent Position

Location: UK Remote / Hybrid

Level: Consultant – Senior Consultant

The Opportunity Consulting Point is representing a leading digital engineering consultancy currently expanding its public sector transformation practice. This role is designed for a Java Full Stack Engineer with a background in management or technical consultancy. The successful candidate will deliver large-scale, user-centred digital services within complex UK Public Sector environments, ensuring alignment with central government standards and mission-critical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot as the core technology stack.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle within a multi-disciplinary consultancy team, including researchers, designers, and product owners.
• Build and integrate secure APIs and develop responsive front-end applications using React or Angular.
• Navigate complex client architectures to implement cloud-native solutions, primarily on AWS or Azure.
• Provide technical advisory to stakeholders, translating complex requirements into maintainable, clean code.
• For Senior Consultant levels: Lead technical workstreams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the firm’s engineering best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a consulting environment, with a track record of delivering digital transformation projects for UK Public Sector clients.
• Expertise in Java and Spring Boot is essential; these are the primary technologies for this role.
• Strong experience in building microservices and RESTful APIs within a cloud-native architecture.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React or Angular.
• Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and the Service Manual is highly advantageous.
• Solid understanding of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and TDD/BDD.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and non-technical client stakeholders.

Why Join This Firm? This consultancy is at the forefront of UK government digital delivery. You will work on high-profile programmes that require both deep technical engineering and the strategic mindset of a consultant. The firm offers a structured career path, a focus on continuous professional development, and the opportunity to influence the technical direction of significant public services

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English