Java Developer

Contract Role - Java Developer - Northampton/Hybrid - 06 Months Initial - Inside IR35

Role Overview:

• Job Title: Java Developer
• Location: Northampton/Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)
• Contract Type: Contract
• Duration: 06 months initially, with high potential for extension
• Sector: Banking

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Implement scalable and resilient distributed systems
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to engineering best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture patterns and best practices
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and related frameworks
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Solid understanding of software design principles and patterns
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Camunda BPM or BPMN workflow implementation (highly preferable)
• Experience with reactive programming (Spring WebFlux, Project Reactor)
• Experience with event-driven architecture
• Experience with DevOps and Automation
• Familiarity with domain-driven design principles
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks
• Contributions to open-source projects

Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen at Atrium UK/Gibbs Consulting for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.