Java Full Stack Developer Location: London - Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: TBC, likely in the region of £500 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 to 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to help design, build, and support complex Java/Python applications within a distributed, microservices‑driven environment. You’ll work across global teams, contribute to an AI‑focused engineering roadmap, and provide critical L3 production support to ensure stability and performance. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain Java & Python applications, microservices, and distributed systems. * Work with global product, UX, and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality solutions. * Contribute across the full SDLC, ensuring scalable, secure, test‑driven delivery. * Support L3 production incident resolution, root‑cause analysis, and preventive fixes. * Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior engineers. * Lead development tasks and uphold high engineering standards. Skills & Experience Essential: * 10+ years' backend engineering experience. * Strong Java, Python, microservices, REST APIs, distributed systems. * RDBMS (Oracle/SQL Server/Postgres), CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes. * JVM tuning, performance optimisation, algorithms & data s...