Java Full Stack Developer
Summary
Senior contract role in London for a Java full-stack developer with 8+ years' experience: designing scalable applications with Java, Spring Boot and microservices, applying AI-assisted and Spec-Driven Development, maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jules), managing GKP/FID setup, and integrating databases such as CockroachDB and MongoDB.
Job Description: Senior Java Full Stack Developer
Location: London, UK
Experience: 8+ years
Contract Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot and Microservices. The ideal candidate will leverage AI-driven development and Spec-Driven Development (SDD) to deliver high-quality, maintainable and scalable software.
The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, a focus on code quality, and experience with development environment setup, CI/CD pipelines and modern database technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
- Apply AI-assisted development and Spec-Driven Development (SDD) to improve development efficiency and software quality.
- Establish and maintain high standards for clean code, code reviews, testing, maintainability and performance.
- Understand and support FID setup and configuration.
- Set up and maintain development and CI/CD pipelines using Jules.
- Configure and manage GKP instances.
- Set up, configure and integrate databases such as CockroachDB and MongoDB.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and improve application reliability, scalability and security.
- Collaborate with developers, architects and stakeholders to deliver robust software solutions.
- Follow engineering best practices and continuously improve development processes.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
- Practical experience with AI-assisted development and Spec-Driven Development (SDD).
- Strong understanding of software quality, clean code, testing, code reviews and maintainable architecture.
- Knowledge of FID setup and configuration.
- Experience with GKP instances and configuration.
- Experience with CockroachDB and/or MongoDB.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging and communication skills.