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Senior Java Developer

Summary

Builds and maintains Java-based backend services using Spring Boot, designs secure REST APIs, and deploys them via Docker and Kubernetes in a CI/CD pipeline.

Salary: £50,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Strong experience in Java development, with exposure to Kotlin or Scala
  • Deep understanding of OOP principles, SOLID design, and design patterns
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring MVC
  • Experience designing and securing RESTful APIs
  • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Bitbucket Pipelines
  • Strong experience with Git and version control strategies
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Ability to monitor, diagnose, and improve application performance
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices
Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java-based applications
  • Contribute across the full software development lifecycle
  • Provide technical input into architecture and system design
  • Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs
  • Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver solutions
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
  • Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices
Technologies:
  • AI
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • BitBucket
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • Docker
  • GCP
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Java
  • Jenkins
  • Kotlin
  • Kubernetes
  • MVC
  • OOP
  • Scala
  • Security
  • Spring
  • Spring Boot
  • API
  • Lambda
  • Copilot
  • Dynatrace
  • ELK
  • Hibernate
  • JPA
  • Kafka
  • OpenAPI
  • Postman
  • Selenium
  • Serverless
  • Splunk
  • Swagger

More:

We are a fast-growing technology and transformation team delivering innovative, large-scale engineering solutions. This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, and AI, contributing to some of the UKs most ambitious digital programmes. You will work within mature, cross-functional teams alongside engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to create impactful, future-ready solutions. We offer a market-leading benefits package, ongoing career development, and a flexible, hybrid working environment.

last updated 33 week of 2026

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