Software Engineer (Java) Defence Consultancy 6 Month Contract Up to 600 per day (Inside IR35) Dorchester (3 days per week on-site) MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a growing Defence Consultancy. They''re supporting a large Defence Client based in Dorchester. They''re looking for an experienced SC Cleared Java Developer to join on a key project. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Java Software Engineer with strong experience in microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), APIs, and containerised environments to work on secure, mission-critical systems.The successful candidate will join a collaborative technical team delivering high-performance, scalable Java applications within a complex networked environment. This role requires on-site working three days per week. Active Security Clearance (SC) is required. Main Responsibilities: Design and develop Java-based microservices within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Define, build and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and third-party systemsProduce technical designs using UML and follow best practice software engineering standardsDevelop and maintain containerised applications (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes environments)Work with SQL databases and support TCP/IP-based networked applicationsRequired Skills: Strong commercial experience in Java development within enterprise environmentsProven expertise in Microservices Architecture and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Experience designing and ..... full job details .....