Backend Developer

Backend Developer

Posted 1 day ago by Project Recruit

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, UK

Summary: The Backend Developer role involves designing and building scalable back-end and full-stack systems for enterprise-grade platforms in the BFSI domain. This hybrid position allows for remote work in the UK with attendance at the London or Edinburgh office two days a week. The contract is temporary, lasting over six months, and requires expertise in modern Java ecosystems and cloud architectures. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while adhering to security and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust Back End services using Java 9+ and Spring Framework
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers for enterprise applications
  • Contribute to microservices-based architectures ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and performance
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Implement event-driven patterns using messaging/streaming platforms where applicable
  • Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and peer reviews
  • Support deployment and release activities across multiple environments
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications in production
  • Adhere to security, performance, and compliance requirements
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills:

  • 5-10 years of overall software development experience, with minimum 4+ years of hands-on Java development
  • Strong experience with Java 9+
  • Proven expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Core)
  • Hands-on experience building Back End services and APIs and Microservices
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and clean code principles
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to work effectively in distributed, multi-team environments

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Backend Developer

Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Backend Developer to be based at their client's office in London or Edinburgh, UK.

This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the London or Edinburgh office 2 days per week .

This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP

Day rate: Competitive Market rate

You will play a key role in designing and building scalable Back End and full stack systems supporting enterprise grade platforms in the BFSI domain. The role offers exposure to modern Java ecosystems, cloud ready architectures, microservices, and event driven systems, working on complex, high volume transactional platforms that demand performance, security, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust Back End services using Java 9+ and Spring Framework
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers for enterprise applications
  • Contribute to microservices-based architectures ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and performance
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Implement event-driven patterns using messaging/streaming platforms where applicable
  • Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and peer reviews
  • Support deployment and release activities across multiple environments
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications in production
  • Adhere to security, performance, and compliance requirements
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

Essential Skills:

  • 5-10 years of overall software development experience, with minimum 4+ years of hands-on Java development
  • Strong experience with Java 9+
  • Proven expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Core)
  • Hands-on experience building Back End services and APIs and Microservices
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and clean code principles
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to work effectively in distributed, multi-team environments

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with SaaS-based architectures
  • Exposure to event-driven architecture (Kafka, JMS, or equivalent)
  • Experience with system integration and enterprise messaging
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

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