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Software Engineers (Java / Angular) – Sustainable Digital Programme
We're growing a delivery team working on a major multi-year sustainable agriculture and land management programme supporting a UK public sector organisation.
There's a strong pipeline of work already in motion, and we're looking to bring in 3 additional engineers over the next few months to help scale delivery.
Location: Candidates must be within commuting distance and able to attend Cardiff 3-4 times per month
The Opportunities:
1 x Team Lead / Senior Engineer (hands-on leadership)
2 x Senior Software Engineers
Some flexibility for a strong Java-focused backend engineer
This is a tight-knit, highly collaborative team, working directly with stakeholders and end users. Expect real ownership, fast-moving delivery, and meaningful impact in the public sector space.
Tech Stack
Java 21 (standard across the programme)
Spring Boot
Angular (strong demand, ideally Angular 16+)
REST APIs / microservices
CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps tooling
We're primarily Java + Angular, with opportunities spanning:
Frontend engineering
Backend engineering
Full stack delivery
What You'll Be Doing
Designing and building services using Java 21 & Spring Boot
Developing modern UI applications using Angular
Working across the full delivery lifecycle in an Agile/DevOps environment
Collaborating closely with customers and product stakeholders
Building clean, scalable, well-tested code (TDD encouraged)
Supporting continuous improvement across engineering practices and pipelines
Providing technical leadership and mentoring (for Lead role)
What We're Looking For
Essential
Strong Java development experience (Java 17+ / Java 21 preferred)
Spring Boot experience
Angular experience (preferably Angular 16+)
Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
Experience working in Agile delivery teams
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Nice to have
Full stack experience (Java + Angular)
Experience in public sector / regulated environments
CI/CD and DevOps exposure
Previous leadership or mentoring experience (Lead role)
Security
Must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC)
UK residency requirements apply (typically 5 years)
Dual nationals welcome
Interviews to be held across 6 and 7 July.
Why Join?
Work on a meaningful UK sustainability-focused programme
Modern tech stack: Java 21 + Angular 16+
Strong pipeline of work with long-term stability
Close collaboration with end users and stakeholders
Real ownership and visible impact
Supportive, engineering-led culture
RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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