Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Java Developer (with Python & DevOps Experience)

Location: Sheffield, UK

Employment Type: FTC 12 Months

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer who also has strong experience with Python and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will contribute to backend application development, automation, cloud deployments, and CI/CD pipeline optimization. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working across development and DevOps to build scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java (Java 8/11/17) and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate).
• Write automation scripts and backend components using Python .
• Build and optimize DevOps pipelines using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, SRE, and architecture.
• Ensure software quality through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Contribute to improving system scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and development cycles.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development .
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot , REST APIs, microservices architecture.
• Intermediate-level proficiency with Python for scripting, automation, or services.
• Hands-on DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with Docker , Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Solid understanding of Linux environments.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.