Backend/Infrastructure Developer

Infastructure/ Backend Developer

Contract Type: 6-month initial engagementStart Date: 1st December 2025Location: Remote (UK-based)Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35)Clearance Required: BPSS prior to start

MUST HAVE NHS OR GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Role OverviewThe client is seeking a mid-to-senior level contractor with strong backend and infrastructure development experience. The successful candidate will work on maintaining and upgrading a legacy Java/Oracle system, collaborating with existing developers to gain domain knowledge and contribute to modernisation efforts using cloud-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities Maintain and enhance a monolithic Java application with an Oracle PL/SQL database Pair with existing developers to understand system architecture and business processes Contribute to modernisation efforts and cloud-based development practices Provide 3rd line support and develop tools to streamline support operations Apply test-driven development and CI/CD methodologies in an Agile environment

The ideal candidate will: Have strong backend development experience, ideally with SQL and RDS Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for working with data Be comfortable working with legacy Oracle PL/SQL code and motivated to improve it View legacy systems as an opportunity to gain valuable domain knowledge Embrace 3rd line support responsibilities and seek ways to automate and improve support processes Be proficient in test-driven development and collaborative Agile practices Have familiarity with Python or a willingness to learn it Exhibit strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Please send a copy of your CV of you're interested