Remote Senior Backend Developer

We are seeking a Remote Senior Backend Java Developer. A hands-on role in modernising our core platform. This individual will be help in driving the migration away from Legacy systems into, cloud-native architectures, and working closely with your team to acheiuve these goals. This is new role looking for someone who has worked in smaller teams and for smaller organisation where you can see your code make a difference. Not looking for people who have been contracting for large Govement organisations or banks in larger teams. Ideal would be FinTech, InsurTech or other regulated industries but not essential. We are looking for a Senior Engineer who can confidently challenge designs, make architectural decisions and mentor others from day one.

Key Responisbilities

*Implement robust microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data, GraphQL and JPA.
*Integrate asynchronous workflows using message brokers such as AWS SQS.
*Own and evolve containerised deployment pipelines using Docker and CI/CD principles.

Chanllege Designs and architectural decisions

Essential Skills & Experience

Backend & Microservices
*Proficiency in Java with a good understanding of microservices architecture.
*Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Data, GraphQL JPA, and Hibernate.
*Good knowledge of message brokers (particularly AWS SQS, SNS, or Kafka).
*Solid experience working with RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures.

Containerisation & DevOps
*Hands-on experience with Docker in production environments.
*Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (a plus).
*Understanding of infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices.

Data Engineering & Scripting
*Scripting and data manipulation skills using Python. (Nice to have)
*Proficient with Pandas for handling and transforming complex datasets. (nice to have)
*Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for data orchestration and pipeline scheduling.

Exeperiece of mentoring junior developers.

Preferred Qualifications
*Experience in cloud-based environments (especially AWS).
*Familiarity with Legacy migration strategies and monolith-to-microservices transitions.
*Background in FinTech, InsurTech, or other regulated industries (optional but preferred).

We are looking for an engineer that wants to push for positive change. Aware of evolving technologies. Some one who enjoys to learn outside of work and potentially has personal projects.

Benefits include flextime working up to 2 days extra holiday a month. 25 days plus bank holidays increases yearly

Full job on application

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