DevX_Kotlin (or Java) Developer
SheffieldHybrid - 60% office 40% home
Duration: 30/11/2026
Rate £418
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
Role Description
* Experience in Kotlin (or significant Java experience with a willingness to learn Kotlin)
* Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript
* Experience working with standard developer collaboration Tools: Github/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
Optional
* Jenkins pipelines
* Test automation
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Developer Experience (DevX) Standards and Controls function is building a platform for control owners and development teams to manage/view their compliance with a range of software development controls.
The candidate would be working on Kotlin and Java-based web applications and APIs. There are 2-3 applications and PoCs we are hiring for. Exact candidate allocation will depend on their experience and fit. All have a microservice architecture built using modern coding techniques.
Your Responsibilities
* Collaborate with developers, testers and the wider organisation to build and run products
* Design, develop & implement of both front end and back-end features as per backlog/priority. All apps use a simple UI framework so not strictly 'front-end' development.
* Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.
* Proactively work with customers to resolve their issues and respond to feature requests.
* Build APIs and microservices that solve impactful business problems
* Work in an agile CI/CD environment to deliver rapid iterations at a sustained velocity
* Be an active member of a team, participating in peer reviews and in testing others code through automated test scripting
Skills & Experience We Require
* Experience in Kotlin (or Java with willingness to learn Kotlin)
* Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript
* Strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills
* Experience in working with Agile including the use of Jira/ Confluence.
* Understanding of Microservices
* Good interpersonal skills
* English (B2+)
Optional/Nice to Have
* Good working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and GCP
* Experience building out CI toolchains using Jenkins CI/CD
* A background in Systems Administration across Linux/AIX/WAS platforms
What We Offer
* Contact with top IT technologies available in the market
* Internal training events and workshops
* In-house seminars with leading industry experts
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