Java Engineer - Java Developer - Software Engineer - PostGres - Kubernetes - Kafka - TDD - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (2 days on site, London) - Day Rate: Up to £650 (Inside IR35)
Join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale, high-availability systems used by millions. This role offers the chance to build and enhance complex backend services in a modern, cloud-native environment.
What you'll be doing:
Designing and developing performant, scalable backend systems using Java (up to Java 21)
Working with PostGres
Building microservices with Spring Boot and related frameworks
Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
Writing clean, testable code and following TDD principles with a strong focus on unit testing
Working closely with DevOps, Product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Deploying and supporting services in AWS with tools such as Lambda, ECS, S3, and CloudFormation, along with Kubernetes for container orchestration
What we're looking for (Requirements):
Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot
Proven experience designing and maintaining microservices
Hands-on experience working with PostGres
Background working in cloud environments, ideally AWS
Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
Strong understanding of software testing, TDD, and unit testing
Comfortable working within Agile teams
Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid setup
If you are an experienced Java Engineer keen to join a modern engineering environment and work on systems that operate at scale, please get in touch for more information.