Java Engineer

Job description

Java Engineer - Java Developer - Software Engineer - PostGres - Kubernetes - Kafka - TDD - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (2 days on site, London) - Day Rate: Up to £650 (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)

• Working with PostGres

• 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 with a strong focus on unit testing

• 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, along with Kubernetes for container orchestration
  
  

What we're looking for (Requirements):

• Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot

• Proven experience designing and maintaining microservices

• Hands-on experience working with PostGres

• Background working in cloud environments, ideally AWS

• Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised systems

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling

• Strong understanding of software testing, TDD, and unit testing

• Comfortable working within Agile teams

• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid setup
  
  

If you are 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English