Java Backend Developer

Role: Java Backend Developer

Location: London, UK

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• 5–10 years of overall software development experience, with minimum 4+ years of hands on Java development
• Strong experience with Java 9+
• Proven expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Core)
• Hands on experience building backend services and APIs and Microservices
• Solid understanding of object oriented design, design patterns, and clean code principles
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work effectively in distributed, multi team environments

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Experience with SaaS based architectures
• Exposure to event driven architecture (Kafka, JMS, or equivalent)
• Experience with system integration and enterprise messaging
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices