Java Developer Contract: 12 monthsRate: 600 per day (Inside IR35)Location: UK (Remote some days in London, Manchester or Leeds (adhoc)This role sits within a large-scale NHS digital transformation programme delivered via a leading consultancy partner. The programme focuses on modernising critical healthcare systems, improving access to services, and enabling seamless integration across national and local platforms.The work involves building scalable, secure, and interoperable digital services that support high-volume user interactions and integrate with multiple systems across the healthcare ecosystem. The RoleAs a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality backend services within a complex, distributed system.You will work closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet both user and system requirements. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services Build scalable APIs and microservices within a distributed architecture Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineers Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and best practices Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines Work with cloud-based infrastructure and containerised environments Support integration across multiple internal and external systems Troubleshoot and resolve performance and production issues Required Experience Str