Java Engineer in City of London

Java Engineer – 6-Month Contract – Hybrid (2 days on site, London) – Day Rate: Up to £650 (Inside IR35)

Join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale, high-availability systems used by millions. This role offers the chance to build and enhance complex backend services in a modern, cloud-native environment.

What you\’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing performant, scalable backend systems using Java (up to Java 21).
• Building microservices with Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
• Writing clean, testable code and following TDD principles.
• Working closely with DevOps, Product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Deploying and supporting services in AWS with tools such as Lambda, ECS, S3, and CloudFormation.

What we\’re looking for:

• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architecture.
• Proven background working in cloud environments (ideally AWS).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Solid grasp of software testing, TDD, and Agile methodologies.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid setup.

If you\’re an experienced Java Engineer keen to join a modern engineering environment and work on systems that operate at scale, please get in touch for more information.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution