Back End Developer
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Harvey Nash is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
🚀 Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java) – Contract – Automotive Sector
We're recruiting for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join a major automotive client's Identity Management Services team, on a 135-day contract based in Dunton, Basildon (4 days/week on-site).
This is a technical lead role — you'll be designing and building high-scale, secure backend services that power core identity infrastructure, while helping upskill and mentor the wider engineering team.
What you'll be doing:
✅ Design & build high-scale backend Java services
✅ Own security and resilience of the platform
✅ Act as technical lead — raise engineering standards across the team
✅ Work in an Agile environment with modern DevOps practices
What we're looking for:
🔹 8+ years backend development experience, strong in Java (Spring Boot/Spring Framework)
🔹 Experience with identity & access management (IAM, OAuth, SSO)
🔹 CI/CD, version control, DevOps practices (Jenkins, Git, etc.)
🔹 Relational databases & server-side technologies
🔹 Leadership/mentoring experience
🔹 Agile delivery experience
🔹 GCP or cloud platform experience a plus
Contract details:
📍 Location: Dunton, Basildon (4 days/week on-site)
📅 Duration: 4+ Month
⏰ Standard hours, day shift, no overtime
Interested? Drop your CV or DM me directly — happy to share more details on a call.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2134 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~343k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Harvey Nash holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.