Java Engineer – 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). 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. 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. What we’re looking for: Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architecture. Proven background working in cloud environments (ideally AWS). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. Solid grasp of software testing, TDD, and Agile methodologies. Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid setup. If you’re 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.