Software Engineer

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Java Full Stack Engineer (Consultant – Senior Consultant) – Permanent Position

Location: UK Remote / Hybrid

Level: Consultant – Senior Consultant


The Opportunity Consulting Point is representing a leading digital engineering consultancy currently expanding its public sector transformation practice. This role is designed for a Java Full Stack Engineer with a background in management or technical consultancy. The successful candidate will deliver large-scale, user-centred digital services within complex UK Public Sector environments, ensuring alignment with central government standards and mission-critical objectives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust, scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot as the core technology stack.
  • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle within a multi-disciplinary consultancy team, including researchers, designers, and product owners.
  • Build and integrate secure APIs and develop responsive front-end applications using React or Angular.
  • Navigate complex client architectures to implement cloud-native solutions, primarily on AWS or Azure.
  • Provide technical advisory to stakeholders, translating complex requirements into maintainable, clean code.
  • For Senior Consultant levels: Lead technical workstreams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the firm’s engineering best practices.


Required Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience in a consulting environment, with a track record of delivering digital transformation projects for UK Public Sector clients.
  • Expertise in Java and Spring Boot is essential; these are the primary technologies for this role.
  • Strong experience in building microservices and RESTful APIs within a cloud-native architecture.
  • Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React or Angular.
  • Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and the Service Manual is highly advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and TDD/BDD.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and non-technical client stakeholders.


Why Join This Firm? This consultancy is at the forefront of UK government digital delivery. You will work on high-profile programmes that require both deep technical engineering and the strategic mindset of a consultant. The firm offers a structured career path, a focus on continuous professional development, and the opportunity to influence the technical direction of significant public services

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Job Description:

Java Full Stack Engineer (Consultant – Senior Consultant) – Permanent Position

Location: UK Remote / Hybrid

Level: Consultant – Senior Consultant

The Opportunity Consulting Point is representing a leading digital engineering consultancy currently expanding its public sector transformation practice. This role is designed for a Java Full Stack Engineer with a background in management or technical consultancy. The successful candidate will deliver large-scale, user-centred digital services within complex UK Public Sector environments, ensuring alignment with central government standards and mission-critical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust, scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot as the core technology stack.
  • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle within a multi-disciplinary consultancy team, including researchers, designers, and product owners.
  • Build and integrate secure APIs and develop responsive front-end applications using React or Angular.
  • Navigate complex client architectures to implement cloud-native solutions, primarily on AWS or Azure.
  • Provide technical advisory to stakeholders, translating complex requirements into maintainable, clean code.
  • For Senior Consultant levels: Lead technical workstreams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the firm’s engineering best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience in a consulting environment, with a track record of delivering digital transformation projects for UK Public Sector clients.
  • Expertise in Java and Spring Boot is essential; these are the primary technologies for this role.
  • Strong experience in building microservices and RESTful APIs within a cloud-native architecture.
  • Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React or Angular.
  • Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and the Service Manual is highly advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and TDD/BDD.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and non-technical client stakeholders.

Why Join This Firm? This consultancy is at the forefront of UK government digital delivery. You will work on high-profile programmes that require both deep technical engineering and the strategic mindset of a consultant. The firm offers a structured career path, a focus on continuous professional development, and the opportunity to influence the technical direction of significant public services

Posted: May 1st, 2026