🚀 Senior Java Engineer (Kafka, Spring Boot, Microservices)
We’re hiring a Senior Java Engineer to build secure, real-time systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka. You’ll design scalable event-driven microservices, collaborate across the stack, and shape a platform used in mission-critical environments. If you’re a hands-on backend engineer passionate about distributed systems, resilience, and clean architecture — this is your next challenge.
🌍 Location & Flexibility
Work remotely from anywhere in the UK, with the option to use a London office when you prefer in-person time. Team meetups are planned in advance, flexibility is the default.
đź’ˇ Required Experience
* 10+ years’ experience as a Java Backend Engineer / Senior Java Developer
* Proven track record building and scaling Kafka-based architectures in production
* Deep expertise with Spring Boot (Security, Web, and Data modules)
* Experience designing and maintaining event-driven systems with high throughput and reliability
* Strong understanding of observability, availability, and resilience
* Experience working in security-conscious, regulated, or mission-critical domains
* Skilled with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Experience integrating with AI development tools such as Copilot, Cody, or Augmentcode
🌟 Nice to Have
* Experience designing or contributing to messaging or synchronization systems
* Familiarity with zero-trust architectures or encrypted transport frameworks
đź’Ą Why Join
* Build real-world impact systems for secure, distributed operations
* Join a high-trust, collaborative engineering culture
* Work with cutting-edge tech in real-time and AI-integrated environments
* Enjoy remote flexibility, competitive pay, and equity options
Ready to build something that matters?
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