Backend/Infrastructure Developer

Infastructure/ Backend Developer

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

MUST HAVE NHS OR GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Role Overview
The 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