Java Engineer

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Java Engineer – Java Developer – PostGres – Kubernetes – Kafka – TDD – 6‐Month Contract – Hybrid (2 days on site, London) – Day Rate: Up to £700 (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)

Working with PostGres

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 with a strong focus on unit testing

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, along with Kubernetes for container orchestration

What we\’re looking for (Requirements):

Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot

Proven experience designing and maintaining microservices

Hands‐on experience working with PostGres

Background working in cloud environments, ideally AWS

Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised systems

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling

Strong understanding of software testing, TDD, and unit testing

Comfortable working within Agile teams

Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid setup

If you are 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.

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