Kotlin/Java Backend Engineer - Mobile APIs (INSIDE IR35)

Kotlin/Java Backend Engineer - Mobile APIs (INSIDE IR35)

We are looking for experienced Kotlin/Java Backend Engineers to join a major financial services organisation, working on the Back End services supporting large-scale iOS and Android mobile applications used by millions of customers worldwide.

There are opportunities for both hands-on Backend Engineers and more senior engineers with technical design and leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain scalable Back End services and APIs.
  • Build Backend for Frontend (BFF) solutions supporting mobile applications.

  • Develop high-quality code using Kotlin and/or Java.

  • Work with REST APIs, microservices and existing enterprise Back End systems.

  • Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging and performance optimisation.

  • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, product and QA teams.

  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and continuous improvement.

  • Support technical architecture and mentor engineers where appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong hands-on Back End development experience with Kotlin and/or Java.

  • Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.

  • Familiarity with Spring/Spring Boot.

  • Experience with Maven or Gradle.

  • Understanding of CI/CD, automated testing and software development best practices.

  • Experience working in Agile engineering environments.

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Experience:

  • Java 17+

  • Backend for Frontend (BFF) architecture

  • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

  • GitHub Actions/CircleCI

  • Dynatrace, ELK or Sentry

  • GraphQL/RAML

  • Technical leadership, solution design or mentoring experience

Kotlin/Java Backend Engineer - Mobile APIs (INSIDE IR35)

Job Details

Company
Europa Search
Location
United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
GBP 350 - 400 Daily
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