Hays

Senior Developer

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This role is for a Senior Developer with Active SC clearance, offering up to £550 per day for 6 months in a hybrid London location. Key skills include advanced Java, Oracle, legacy application modernization, and Elasticsearch experience. Public sector experience is essential.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
550
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🗓️ - Date
January 16, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Inside IR35
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🔒 - Security
Yes
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📍 - Location detailed
London, England, United Kingdom
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#SQL (Structured Query Language) #ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) #MDM (Master Data Management) #Monitoring #Oracle #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Security #Data Management #Elasticsearch #JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) #Java #BI (Business Intelligence)
Role description
Senior Developer - Active SC, Java, Oracle Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently require a Senior Developer with Active Security Clearance (SC), to join a business-critical programme. Key Requirements: • Proven experience working as a Senior Developer within the public sector. • Active Security Clearance (SC) • Advanced proficiency in Java technologies (SE 8, EE 5/6/11, EJB, JSP) • Proven experience supporting and modernising legacy applications • Demonstrated ability to refactor complex codebases and develop robust automated tests • Strong background integrating solutions with auditing and protective monitoring services • Hands‑on experience with Oracle WebLogic 11gR1, PL/SQL, and Oracle BI • Proficiency in building and supporting Java applications using ODBC/JDBC with stored procedures • Practical experience developing and supporting Elasticsearch solutions Nice to have: • Familiarity with IBM Initiate Master Data Management • Experience working with Nginx • Understanding of Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTP Server • Exposure to ETL tools or processes If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk