Mobile Backend Developer
Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Mobile Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin) to be based at their client's office in Manchester, UK.
This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Manchester office 3 days per week
This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP
Day rate: Competitive Market rate
Our client is seeking a Senior Application Engineer specialising in Back End, cloud-based application development, with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities. You will shape strategy within your technical domain, support cross-team collaboration, and help build a strong developer community. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, driving high-quality delivery, promoting best practices such as TDD and BDD, and leading engineering standards across the SDLC.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide advanced technical expertise in Backend Development, supporting the team with effective solutions and practical insights.
* Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
* Demonstrate a commitment to keeping up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, actively applying them in your work.
* Contribute new ideas, tools, and methodologies to help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
* Share knowledge and mentor peers and junior engineers, supporting their growth and skills development.
* Collaborate with technical leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements, implications, and dependencies.
* Review and provide feedback on technical documentation, suggesting improvements where appropriate.
* Promote and practice best development approaches such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.
* Apply design patterns to address complex problems, ensuring code is efficient, readable, and reusable.
* Adhere to IT and Information Security policies and procedures in all engineering activities.
Key Requirements
* Preferred - Experience of building distributed scalable microservices using Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, OAuth 2.0, Secure API design
* Understanding of API design for mobile application with event driven architecture
* Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
* Knowledge of the financial services industry
* Other technologies/areas: AWS, API Design, Automation testing
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