DevX_Kotlin (or Java) Developer
Posted 1 week ago by Experis
£414 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Summary: The DevX_Kotlin (or Java) Developer role in Sheffield involves developing and managing web applications and APIs using Kotlin or Java, with a focus on compliance with software development controls. The position requires collaboration with various teams to design and implement features, while working in an agile environment. Candidates should have experience in API development and databases, and be willing to learn Kotlin if they have significant Java experience. The role is hybrid, with 60% office and 40% home working arrangements.
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 testing others' code through automated test scripting.
Key Skills:
- 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: 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.
Salary (Rate): £414/day
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
DevX_Kotlin (or Java) Developer SheffieldHybrid - 60% office 40% home Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate £418MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLARole Description:Required 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/JavascriptExperience working with standard developer collaboration Tools: Github/Bitbucket, Jira, ConfluenceOptionalJenkins pipelinesTest 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 RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborate with developers, testers and the wider organisation to build and run productsDesign, 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 problemsWork in an agile CI/CD environment to deliver rapid iterations at a sustained velocityBe an active member of a team, participating in peer reviews and in testing others code through automated test scriptingSKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE REQUIREExperience in Kotlin (or Java with willingness to learn Kotlin)Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/JavascriptStrong technical and analytical troubleshooting skillsExperience in working with Agile including the use of Jira/ Confluence.Understanding of MicroservicesGood interpersonal skillsEnglish (B2+)OPTIONAL/NICE TO HAVEGood working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and GCPExperience building out CI toolchains using Jenkins CI/CDA background in Systems Administration across Linux/AIX/WAS platformsWHAT WE OFFERContact with top IT technologies available in the marketInternal training events and workshopsIn-house seminars with leading industry experts