Java Software Engineer

Software Engineer / Java Developer

Location: Bournemouth, UK (Onsite 5 days/week)

Type: 1 year FTC (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer / Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-native development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java , Spring Boot , and REST APIs
• Work on database design, queries, and optimization using Oracle or SQL-based databases
• Deploy and manage applications on Google Kubernetes Platform (GKP) or other Kubernetes environments
• Build and manage dependencies using Maven/Gradle
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Write unit, integration, and E2E tests using JUnit, TestNG, Mockito, Selenium, or Cypress
• Document APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, Spring Security)
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using JIRA, Confluence, and version control tools

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience in Java , Spring Boot, and REST API development
• Solid understanding of SQL databases (Oracle, CockroachDB, or similar)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes , and cloud deployment
• Experience with CI/CD tools
• Strong testing and debugging skills
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with scripting using Bash or Python
• Exposure to code quality tools like SonarQube , Checkstyle, ESLint
• Experience in Agile teams