Java Backend Microservices Engineer
Location: Manchester
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite mandatory
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £430 INSIDE IR35
Client: Banking
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Microservices Engineer to join a critical project for a leading banking client.
The successful candidate will have strong hands-on development experience, excellent problem-solving skills and a proven background building and supporting Java-based microservices within enterprise environments .
Key Requirements
8-12 years' commercial Java development experience
Banking or financial domain experience - 5+ years
Strong hands-on Java 17+
Spring/Spring Boot
Strong Microservices development experience
GitLab
Kubernetes
Oracle
ActiveMQ
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience working within banking/financial services environments highly desirable
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with 2 days onsite in Manchester
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain high-quality Java Back End applications
Design and build scalable microservices
Work closely with technical and business teams to deliver critical banking solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Contribute to architecture, design and technical decision-making
Develop and maintain automated deployment processes
Work with Kubernetes and enterprise infrastructure
Ensure code quality, performance, security and maintainability
This is a hands-on coding role, so candidates must have strong recent Java development experience.
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Java Backend Microservices Engineer - Manchester - Hybrid - INSIDE IR35 employer: Uniting People
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