On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Java Software Developer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Java Software Developer, you shall contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle and thus have solid experience in design (particularly using UML), development (particularly using Java technologies) and test. The developer should have experience of working with microservices. Automated testing is a critical part of the project so any experience of this would be highly beneficialRole: Java Software Developer Pay: 55 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Security Clearance required on submissionResponsibilities Development of code within an agile environment (scrum).Working with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product development.Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning. Essential Skills: 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 architectureWeb Services using RESTful APIsDistributed systemsKnowledge and use of software design patternsAgile Development ProcessesCI/CD delivery techniquesSource code management (we use GIT)Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira)UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similarAbility to self-motivate and to work ..... full job details .....