Java developer with Microservice

Job Title: Java Micro services Developer

Location: London, UK

Mode: Hybrid (2–3 days/week onsite in Edinburgh)

ob Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Java Developer with strong microservices architecture experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy Java-based microservices using Spring Boot
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, deployment, and support
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for microservice deployment
• Maintain and improve performance, scalability, and security of existing microservices
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and business analysts
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve production issues
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in Java, with at least 3+ years in microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP protocols
• Hands-on with Docker and containerized applications
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenShift (optional)
• Experience with message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
• Understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
• Experience with unit testing and TDD frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus