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Java Full Stack Engineer (Consultant / Senior Consultant)

Farringdon, Greater London
3 days ago
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You'll work on a wide variety of projects and gain exposure to technologies including Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, Spring Boot, RESTful microservices, React, NoSQL databases and cloud platforms.

Java Full Stack Engineer - Consultant / Senior Consultant

Salary: £45,000-£70,748
Base locations: London, Manchester or Glasgow (Hybrid working)
Organisation: Global IT Consultancy

Are you a passionate Java Full Stack Engineer looking to build modern, impactful digital solutions across a range of transformation programmes? This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing engineering community where you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients across the UK.

About the Role

As a Java Full Stack Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, building and delivering high-quality digital products that solve complex business challenges. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, applying engineering best practice, innovation and a consultative mindset to shape solutions from end to end.

You'll work on a wide variety of projects and gain exposure to technologies including Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, Spring Boot, RESTful microservices, React, NoSQL databases and cloud platforms.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy variety, value continuous learning and want to push forward modern engineering standards within diverse client environments.

What You'll Do

Deliver high-quality microservices using Java (Spring Boot)

Build responsive front-end applications using React, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML and CSS

Design and build cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure

Use Git-based version control and CI/CD tooling (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins)

Implement containerisation using Docker & Docker Compose

Contribute to agile teams, collaborating closely with product owners, designers and fellow engineers

Apply engineering best practices, clean code principles and secure delivery standards

What We're Looking For

Required

Strong experience building microservices with Java (Spring Boot)

Experience developing front-end applications with React & TypeScript/JavaScript

Proficiency with Git and online repo tools (GitHub, GitLab etc.)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

Experience using Docker

Comfortable working in agile delivery environments

Desirable

Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools

Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) or SQL (e.g., Postgres)

Understanding of web standards, accessibility and development best practice

Experience with Apache NiFi

Bonus Skills

Microservices in C#

Integrating LLMs (e.g., LangChain, Vercel AI)

Experience using the (url removed) Design System and Nunjucks

What You'll Love

You'll be part of a culture that prioritises learning, collaboration and innovation. Expect:

Exposure to high-profile transformation programmes

Access to extensive training and certifications across cloud, security, DevOps, agile and engineering disciplines

Regular knowledge-sharing sessions and digital showcases

Opportunities to attend a dedicated training campus near Paris

Monthly team drinks, breakfasts and away days for connection and development

Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance

Strong wellbeing support, including mental health champions and wellbeing apps

Additional Information

You must be fully flexible for UK-wide client assignment travel as required

Right to live and work in the UK is essential

Hybrid working applies; office base will be London, Manchester or Glasgow

Ready to take the next step?

If you're an ambitious full stack engineer looking to work with leading technologies, grow your expertise and deliver meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the next generation of digital excellence

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