Java Fullstack Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by K&K Talents
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: K&K Social Resources & Development GmbH is seeking a Java Fullstack Engineer for a contract position in Leeds, UK, to support a client in expanding their technical team. The role involves designing and deploying backend microservices, configuring DevOps pipelines, and collaborating within an agile environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in backend development and familiarity with cloud services. The position is classified as inside IR35, indicating specific tax implications for contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable and resilient backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Configure DevOps pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support the credit decisioning engine.
- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality, mission-critical applications.
- Collaborate within an agile team to deliver backend features with a focus on performance and reliability.
- Work closely with architects and product owners to define technical solutions aligned with business goals.
Key Skills:
- 5–15 years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
- Hands-on experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven expertise in building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
- Working knowledge of React or Angular.
- Strong background in automated testing and quality assurance practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and excellent communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
K&K Social Resources & Development GmbH is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the European region since 1993 . This position is with one of our clients in United Kingdom who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.
Role: Java Fullstack Engineer
Location: Leeds, UK
Employment Type: Contract Inside IR35
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable and resilient backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot .
- Configure DevOps pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support our credit decisioning engine.
- Build and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality, mission-critical applications.
- Collaborate within an agile team to deliver backend features with a focus on performance and reliability.
- Work closely with architects and product owners to define technical solutions aligned with business goals.
Required Skills & Experience
- Backend Development: 5–15 years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
- DevOps & Cloud: Hands-on experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
- API Development: Proven expertise in building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
- Frontend Knowledge: Working knowledge of React or Angular .
- Testing: Strong background in automated testing and quality assurance practices.
- Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and excellent communication skills.
Good to Have
- GCP Data Services: Experience with BigQuery , Spanner , Cloud Composer , or Dataflow .
- Generative AI: Exposure to LangChain , LangGraph , or similar tools; interest in building agentic solutions.
Note: Applicants for employment in United Kingdom should possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.