Role: Senior Backend Developer
Type:Fixed Term Employment (1year)
Location: UK (Remote)
Client:Tavant Technologies
Mandatory Skills - Java, Spring Boot
Experience 8+ years
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architectures to design, build, and scale backend systems in a cloud-native environment. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can deliver high-quality services, collaborate across teams, and contribute to architectural and design decisions.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Build and support microservices-based architectures with high availability and performance
Develop and consume RESTful APIs and event-driven services
Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making
Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes
Technical Skills
8+ years of hands-on backend development experience
Strong proficiency in Java (8+) and Spring Boot
Solid experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
Experience with REST APIs, messaging, and asynchronous processing
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Good experience in SQL and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and build tools
Experience with Docker and containerized deployment
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