Java Back end Developer (Birmingham)

We’re seeking a seasoned Java Backend Developer to join a core engineering team working on consolidation of microservices , legacy system upgrades , and application modernization . This role demands strong backend fundamentals, an eye for clean architecture, and the ability to collaborate with teams across geographies.

Must-Have Experience

• 3-6 years professional experience in Java development
• Proficient with Java 11+
• Deep expertise in Spring / Spring Boot
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture
• Familiarity with messaging platforms like Kafka , RabbitMQ , or equivalent
• Hands-on with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
• Solid grasp of the SDLC and release pipeline (versioning, CI/CD, Agile delivery)
• Proven skills in debugging and interpreting application logs
• Strong communication skills , with the ability to collaborate across distributed global teams
• Comfortable with legacy systems : refactoring, maintaining, and upgrading

Project Involvement Includes

• Consolidating multiple legacy microservices into domain-aligned unified services
• Migrating legacy Java applications to modern Spring Boot infrastructure
• Diagnosing production issues using logs, stack traces, and performance metrics
• Participating in application upgrades , dependency migration, and technical cleanup
• Working closely with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones and regions

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with GitLab , GitHub, Bitbucket or similar
• Exposure to automated testing tools : JUnit, Mockito, Gherkin, etc.
• Understanding of feature flag rollouts , blue/green deployments, rollback strategies
• Experience working in globally distributed Agile teams

Ideal Candidate

You’re not just a coder — you’re a problem solver who can read a legacy stack, reason through refactors, and deliver clean, tested services that scale.

If you enjoy debugging complex systems, streamlining monoliths into modular services , and working with engineers across time zones — we want to talk to you.

If you are interested please send me your updated CV on tejaswini.athreya@datainc.uk

with below details to tejaswini.athreya@datainc.uk

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Regards

Tejaswini

Data INC