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