Lead Java Developer

Job Title: Lead JAVA Developer

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Open upto £75,000 – £80,000 Per annum

Work Mode: Onsite

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Software Engineer to join our team in London City. This role is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to work on a critical data migration project, transferring data from a legacy database to MongoDB. If you have a strong background in Java development, database migrations, and working with MongoDB, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement Java-based solutions for the data migration project.
• Work on transferring data from legacy relational databases to MongoDB efficiently and securely.
• Optimise database queries and ensure data integrity throughout the migration process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DBAs, architects, and business analysts, to define migration strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any migration-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and business impact.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices and industry standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Java development (Java 8+ preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB, including data modeling and migrations.
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and performing complex data transfers.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL & NoSQL queries.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging queues (a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting opportunity to work on a high-impact data migration project.

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

If you’re a passionate Java Engineer with expertise in database migrations and MongoDB, we’d love to hear from you!