Java Full Stack Developer Reading, England, United Kingdom · Contract Posted 2026-11-04 📌 Job Title: Java Full Stack Developer📍 Location: Reading, UK🕐 Employment type: Contract, 6 months🌍 Environment: Government Programme Environment About the Role Join RiskPod, where AI meets expertise, as a Java Full Stack Developer on a high-profile central government programme. You'll be part of a multi-vendor team building cloud-native applications, replacing and integrating with legacy systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop Java applications, REST APIs, and microservices. Lead and mentor Java developers, owning team timelines and deliverables. Run code reviews and uphold coding standards. Contribute to architecture and design discussions. Explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Your Profile Proficient in Java 8+, Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate. Experienced with microservice architecture and REST. Skilled in TDD/BDD with JUnit, Mockito, PowerMockito, and WireMock. Familiar with CI/CD using Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes. Knowledgeable in HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and Mustache. Experience with PostgreSQL and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). What's Offered Competitive daily rate of £425. Six-month rolling contract. Hybrid working environment with two days per week on-site in Reading. Opportunity to work on a central government programme. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a seasoned Java Full Stack Developer with five to ten years of experience, ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic team. You should be comfortable working in a government programme environment and have a strong background in compliance-related projects. Your ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences will be key to your success in this role. When you apply to this role, AI may be used to help analyse and format your information so the hiring team can review it more easily. Frequently asked questionsHow do I apply for the Java Full Stack Developer role?You can apply directly on this page — submit your CV and contact details through the application form, no account required.