Java Backend Developer

Job description

Java Backend Developer - Inside IR35 - 5 days on Site - £400 Per Day - 6 Months

About the Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize real-time data pipelines leveraging Apache Kafka, Flink, and Spark/Databricks.
• Develop robust data distribution and streaming solutions for high-throughput systems.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor services in containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for relational databases.
• Integrate and manage applications in AWS cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and integration of features.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Datadog) for system health and performance tracking.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, reliability, and security.

Primary Skillset:

• Strong programming skills in Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with Kafka and distributed streaming systems.
• Solid understanding of SQL and data modeling.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Working knowledge of Flink, Spark, or Databricks for data processing.
• Familiarity with AWS services (ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, etc.).
• Basic scripting in Python for automation or data manipulation.

Secondary Skillset:

• Experience with Datadog, Prometheus, or other monitoring tools.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of data engineering best practices and real-time analytics.

Key Skills to be focussed on :

• Core Java( Concurrency/Multithreading) – Expert
• Core Java ( Collections, Objects) -Expert
• Spring -Expert
• Kafka- Intermediate or above
• SQL and No SQL DB – Intermediate or above
• Hands-on with Flink, Spark, Databricks for data processing.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dorset

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-01-2026

Profession type

ICT

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