Role: Senior Backend Developer Type:Fixed Term Employment (1year) Location: UK (Remote) Client:Tavant Technologies Mandatory Skills - Java, Spring Boot Experience 8 years Job Description We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architectures to design, build, and scale backend systems in a cloud-native environment. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can deliver high-quality services, collaborate across teams, and contribute to architectural and design decisions. Roles & Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot Build and support microservices-based architectures with high availability and performance Develop and consume RESTful APIs and event-driven services Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and best practices Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes Technical Skills 8 years of hands-on backend development experience Strong proficiency in Java (8) and Spring Boot Solid experience designing and implementing microservices architectures Experience with REST APIs, messaging, and asynchronous processing Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) Good experience in SQL and NoSQL databases Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and build tools Experience with Docker and containerized deployment