Overview
Salary: £55k to £65K. Methods is recruiting for a permanent Back‑end Developer specialising in Java Spring Boot and Python to join our private Sector Business unit.
This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week on-site in our London office.
Responsibilities
* Play a leading role in migrating and rebuilding our core architecture in Java Spring Boot to align with a composable, cloud‑native landscape.
* Design and optimise technical connectors for a diverse mix of global channels, including generalist marketplaces, social commerce (TikTok Shop) and quick‑commerce (Glovo, Deliveroo).
* Refocus efforts on rebuilding the catalog publication flow, addressing technical complexities such as category mapping, product variant synchronisation, and asynchronous marketplace APIs.
* Collaborate on transferring complex legacy business rules (pricing calculations, stock filtering and fulfilment decisions) into the dedicated BCP assets to ensure OMC focuses purely on orchestration and connectivity.
* Ensure 100% accurate real‑time synchronisation of stock and price updates to prevent financial discrepancies and enhance the customer experience.
Technical Skills
* Java Spring Boot – confirmed level proficiency.
* PostgreSQL.
* Cache – Redis / Valkey.
* Architecture – REST and Event‑Driven architecture.
* Cloud & Infrastructure – Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes clusters.
Desirable
* Experience with Python to facilitate the transition of legacy components.
* Private sector experience.
Security Clearance
Candidates will be required to undergo Security Clearance. Potential employers will discuss details at interview.
Benefits
* Autonomy to develop and grow skills.
* Project work that makes a difference in society.
* Strong, inspiring leadership.
* Supportive and collaborative environment.
* Development: LinkedIn Learning, management development programme and training.
* Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
* Social: office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes.
* Time off: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy 5 extra days each year.
* Volunteering: 2 paid days per year to volunteer.
* Pension: Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
* Life Assurance: 4 times base salary.
* Private Medical Insurance: non‑contributory (spouse and dependants included).
* Worldwide Travel Insurance: non‑contributory (spouse and dependants included).
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