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Tecknuovo

Java Developer (SC Cleared) - Java - Spring Boot - Azure - Manchester

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Manchester, United kingdom

£ 500 /day

Freelance

12-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Java Cloud Security CI/CD DevOps Monitoring Azure DevOps Networking Azure Spring Spring Boot CI/CD Pipelines DevOps CI/CD Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Tecknuovo is a deliberately different digital consultancy, delivering secure, modern solutions while upskilling client teams to leave them with zero dependency. We are seeking an SC-cleared Java Developer to support a central government digital project, working on Spring Boot applications deployed in Microsoft Azure. You will maintain and enhance production-grade applications, embed secure design practices, and collaborate with DevOps, Application Support, and business stakeholders to ensure platform stability and operational excellence.
Essential Skills
Strong Java and Spring Boot development experience in production environments.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, VMs, networking, IAM).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and operational support of live applications.
Knowledge of cloud security and zero-trust design principles in regulated environments.
Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
Key Responsibilities
Develop, support, and maintain Java/Spring Boot applications in Azure cloud environments.
Implement bug fixes, minor enhancements, and configuration changes to improve performance, stability, and security.
Support incident management and operational troubleshooting, collaborating with DevOps and Application Support teams.
Work with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for deployment, monitoring, and release activities.
Assist in implementing secure coding practices, identity integration, and zero-trust principles across cloud-hosted applications.
Maintain runbooks, documentation, and operational guidance for supported applications.
Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions.
Location: Manchester 1 x per week
Contract: Initially until end of March 2026
Rate:£500 per day (Inside IR35)

About the Company

Tecknuovo | Sunday Times fastest-growing technology delivery partner | FT1000 We are a technology delivery partner, offering a unique service in the undiscovered sweet spot between consultancy and capability development. There’s a better way to deliver consulting services. We do that by freeing our customers from dependency in everything we do. We solve our customers’ challenges around software engineering, platforms, DevOps and Cloud, and Data and AI — at pace and with people they love. This frees them from depending on ... Know more