Software Engineer (Java)SC Clearance RequiredCertain Advantage are hiring for a Software Engineer based in Portsmouth.This role is on an initial 12-month contract and is required to be onsite 3 days a week. Your responsibilities: Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.Design software solutions using UML/SysML and contribute to technical architecture within a microservices environment.Develop high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework and related technologies.Implement and maintain RESTful web services over HTTPS within distributed systems.Write and maintain automated tests, ensuring quality and reliability are built into the solution from the outset.Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, reviews and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with team members and wider stakeholders to design, implement and test new product features.Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, source control (Git) and issue tracking tools such as Jira.Ensure compliance awareness and act with integrity, supporting standards, reputation and sustainable growth. The individual: Java Core (version 8+)Spring Boot, Spring Framework - Good knowledge of Developing in Spring with HibernateGood Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPSExperience of developing within a microservice architectureDistributed systemsKnowledge and use of software design patternsAgile Development ProcessesCI/CD ..... full job details .....