DevX_Kotlin (or Java) Developer
Posted 1 week ago by Experis UK
£418 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of DevX_Kotlin (or Java) Developer involves working on Kotlin and Java-based web applications and APIs within a microservice architecture. The candidate will collaborate with developers and testers to design, develop, and implement features while ensuring compliance with software development controls. The position requires experience in API development and databases, along with a willingness to learn Kotlin if coming from a Java background. The role is hybrid, with a significant portion of work done remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with developers, testers, and the wider organisation to build and run products.
- Design, develop & implement both front end and back-end features as per backlog/priority.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to design and launch new features.
- Proactively work with customers to resolve issues and respond to feature requests.
- Build APIs and microservices that solve impactful business problems.
- Work in an agile CI/CD environment to deliver rapid iterations at a sustained velocity.
- Participate in peer reviews and test others' code through automated test scripting.
Key Skills:
- Experience in Kotlin (or significant Java experience with a willingness to learn Kotlin).
- Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript.
- Strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience in working with Agile methodologies, including the use of Jira/Confluence.
- Understanding of Microservices.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- English proficiency (B2+).
- Optional: Good working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Optional: Experience building out CI toolchains using Jenkins CI/CD.
- Optional: Background in Systems Administration across Linux/AIX/WAS platforms.
Salary (Rate): £418 daily
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Sheffield
Hybrid - 60% office 40% home
Duration: 30/11/2026
Rate £418 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
Required Role Description:
- Experience in Kotlin (or significant Java experience with a willingness to learn Kotlin)
- Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript
- Experience working with standard developer collaboration Tools: Github/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
- Optional Jenkins pipelines
- Test automation
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Developer Experience (DevX) Standards and Controls function is building a platform for control owners and development teams to manage/view their compliance with a range of software development controls. The candidate would be working on Kotlin and Java-based web applications and APIs. There are 2-3 applications and PoCs we are hiring for. Exact candidate allocation will depend on their experience and fit. All have a microservice architecture built using modern coding techniques.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with developers, testers and the wider organisation to build and run products
- Design, develop & implement of both front end and back-end features as per backlog/priority. All apps use a simple UI framework so not strictly 'front-end' development.
- Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.
- Proactively work with customers to resolve their issues and respond to feature requests.
- Build APIs and microservices that solve impactful business problems
- Work in an agile CI/CD environment to deliver rapid iterations at a sustained velocity
- Be an active member of a team, participating in peer reviews and in testing others code through automated test scripting
Skills & Experience We Require
- Experience in Kotlin (or Java with willingness to learn Kotlin)
- Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript
- Strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills
- Experience in working with Agile including the use of Jira/ Confluence.
- Understanding of Microservices
- Good interpersonal skills
- English (B2+)
OPTIONAL/NICE TO HAVE
- Good working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and GCP
- Experience building out CI toolchains using Jenkins CI/CD
- A background in Systems Administration across Linux/AIX/WAS platforms
What We Offer
- Contact with top IT technologies available in the market
- Internal training events and workshops
- In-house seminars with leading industry experts