Java Engineer - Java Developer - PostGres - Kubernetes - Kafka - TDD - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (2 days on site, London) - Day Rate: Up to £700 (Inside IR35)
Join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale, high-availability systems used by millions. This role offers the chance to build and enhance complex backend services in a modern, cloud-native environment.
What you'll be doing:
* Designing and developing performant, scalable backend systems using Java (up to Java 21)
* Working with PostGres
* Building microservices with Spring Boot and related frameworks
* Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
* Writing clean, testable code and following TDD principles with a strong focus on unit testing
* Working closely with DevOps, Product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions
* Deploying and supporting services in AWS with tools such as Lambda, ECS, S3, and CloudFormation, along with Kubernetes for container orchestration
What we're looking for (Requirements):
* Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot
* Proven experience designing and maintaining microservices
* Hands-on experience working with PostGres
* Background working in cloud environments, ideally AWS
* Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised systems
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
* Strong understanding of software testing, TDD, and unit testing
* Comfortable working within Agile teams
* Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid setup
If you are an experienced Java Engineer keen to join a modern engineering environment and work on systems that operate at scale, please get in touch for more information.