Senior Software Engineer - (Java, Pricing API,) - 5 days - Retail - London
Day rate: £400 - £500 (inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
On site: 5 days per week
Start: Now
My client is looking for a Senior Java Developer with 8 - 15 years experience to join the team 5 days a week in their London office. This is an opportunity to work on a mission critical pricing and promotions API that supports over 28 million UK customers weekly, across all platforms with global expansion ahead.
This role involves designing and scaling a high-performance, internet-facing API operating across distributed environments. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and building resilient systems at scale, this could be a great fit.
What You'll Be Doing
* Designing and building scalable backend systems using Java and the JVM ecosystem
* Developing clean, maintainable code from product requirements
* Applying TDD/BDD practices and modern engineering principles
* Building and maintaining cloud-native infrastructure
* Working on highly available distributed systems
* Troubleshooting production issues and driving root cause analysis
* Mentoring others and contributing to engineering best practices
* Exploring and introducing new tools and technologies
Tech Stack
Java | Vert.x | RxJava | Groovy
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
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Azure | Kubernetes | Terraform
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What We're Looking For
* Strong experience with Java (8+)
* Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
* Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
* Proven ability to build and scale distributed systems
* Understanding of Agile delivery methods
* Exposure to reactive programming
* Experience in eCommerce or search platforms
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements