Java Engineer & DevOps Hybrid
Posted 2 weeks ago by Solytics Partners on Linkedin
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Java Engineer & DevOps Hybrid at Solytics Partners involves designing and implementing scalable backend systems using Java, with a strong emphasis on DevOps practices. The position requires extensive experience in reactive programming and Kubernetes, as well as a collaborative approach to integrate CI/CD pipelines with development workflows. Ideal candidates will have a passion for building robust systems in complex environments and a solid understanding of software engineering principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement highly scalable and reactive backend systems in Java.
- Utilize reactive programming frameworks like Kafka Streams, Akka, Eclipse Vert.x, or Apache Flink.
- Leverage Java concurrency features including multithreading and Executor Services to ensure optimal performance.
- Apply functional programming paradigms in Java to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Champion sound engineering practices including SOLID principles, unit testing, and clean code methodologies.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications in Kubernetes using tools like Helm Charts.
- Configure and manage Kubernetes infrastructure including Service Mesh, Control Plane, Ingress/Egress Controllers, and Namespaces.
- Operate effectively in Linux environments, with strong command line and scripting abilities.
- Collaborate across engineering and DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure are tightly integrated with development workflows.
Key Skills:
- 8+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong focus on backend systems.
- Proven hands-on experience in reactive programming using Kafka Streams, Akka, Vert.x, or Flink.
- Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and Executor Services in Java.
- Solid grounding in functional programming and modern Java features.
- Strong experience in Kubernetes including Helm, Service Mesh, Control Plane configuration, Ingress/Egress management, and Namespaces.
- Strong Linux expertise – comfortable working in terminal environments, with good scripting knowledge.
- Deep understanding of software engineering principles, especially SOLID and testing methodologies.
- A mission-driven, can-do attitude with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT