Junior Java Developer

Junior Java Developer

Full-Time 28800 - 48000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
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We’re seeking a seasoned Java Backend Developer to join a core engineering team working on consolidation of microservices, legacy system upgrades, and application modernization. This role demands strong backend fundamentals, an eye for clean architecture, and the ability to collaborate with teams across geographies.Must-Have Experience4+ years professional experience in Java developmentProficient with Java 11+Deep expertise in Spring / Spring BootStrong understanding of microservices architectureFamiliarity with messaging platforms like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalentHands-on with NoSQL databases such as MongoDBSolid grasp of the SDLC and release pipeline (versioning, CI/CD, Agile delivery)Proven skills in debugging and interpreting application logsStrong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across distributed global teamsComfortable with legacy systems: refactoring, maintaining, and upgradingProject Involvement IncludesConsolidating multiple legacy microservices into domain-aligned unified servicesMigrating legacy Java applications to modern Spring Boot infrastructureDiagnosing production issues using logs, stack traces, and performance metricsParticipating in application upgrades, dependency migration, and technical cleanupWorking closely with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones and regionsNice to HaveFamiliarity with GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket or similarExposure to automated testing tools: JUnit, Mockito, Gherkin, etc.Understanding of feature flag rollouts, blue/green deployments, rollback strategiesExperience working in globally distributed Agile teamsIdeal CandidateYou’re not just a coder — you’re a problem solver who can read a legacy stack, reason through refactors, and deliver clean, tested services that scale.If you enjoy debugging complex systems, streamlining monoliths into modular services, and working with engineers across time zones — we want to talk to you.

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