Java Backend Developer - Inside IR35 - 5 days on Site - £400 Per Day - 6 Months
About the Role
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
* Build and optimize real-time data pipelines leveraging Apache Kafka, Flink, and Spark/Databricks.
* Develop robust data distribution and streaming solutions for high-throughput systems.
* Deploy, manage, and monitor services in containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
* Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for relational databases.
* Integrate and manage applications in AWS cloud environments.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and integration of features.
* Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Datadog) for system health and performance tracking.
* Maintain high standards of code quality, reliability, and security.
Primary Skillset
* Strong programming skills in Java and Spring Boot.
* Hands‑on experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
* Proficiency with Kafka and distributed streaming systems.
* Solid understanding of SQL and data modeling.
* Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
* Working knowledge of Flink, Spark, or Databricks for data processing.
* Familiarity with AWS services (ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, etc.).
* Basic scripting in Python for automation or data manipulation.
Secondary Skillset
* Experience with Datadog, Prometheus, or other monitoring tools.
* Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
* Knowledge of data engineering best practices and real-time analytics.
Key Skills to be focussed on
* Core Java (Concurrency/Multithreading) – Expert
* Core Java (Collections, Objects) – Expert
* Spring – Expert
* Kafka – Intermediate or above
* SQL and No SQL DB – Intermediate or above
* Hands‑on with Flink, Spark, Databricks for data processing.
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