Role Overview
Salary: £55k to £65k. Methods is recruiting for a Back-end Developer specialising in Java Spring Boot and Python to join our team within the private Sector Business unit on a permanent basis. 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 optimize technical connectors for a diverse mix of global channels, including generalist marketplaces, social commerce (e.g., TikTok Shop), and quick-commerce (e.g., Glovo, Deliveroo).
Rebuild the catalog publication flow, addressing technical complexities such as category mapping, product variant synchronization, 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 synchronization of stock and price updates to prevent financial discrepancies and enhance the customer experience.
Technical Skills
* Java Spring Boot – confirmed level proficiency for the architectural rebuild
* Database – PostgreSQL
* Cache – Redis / Valkey
* Architecture – REST and event‑driven architecture
* Cloud & Infrastructure – Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes clusters
Desirable Skills
* Experience with Python to facilitate the transition of legacy components.
* Private sector experience.
Security Clearance
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected.
Benefits
Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience.
Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society.
Strong, inspiring, and thought‑provoking leadership.
A supportive and collaborative environment.
Development: access to LinkedIn Learning, a 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 a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year.
Volunteering: 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation.
Pension: Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
Life Assurance: of 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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