Java/Kotlin Developer
Posted 1 week ago by Square One Resources
£410 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
Summary: The Java/Kotlin Developer role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop scalable products within a global banking and financial services organization. The position requires designing and implementing back-end and light front-end features while engaging with users to troubleshoot issues. Candidates should have strong experience in Kotlin or Java and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This is a contract position based in Sheffield, with a start date of 11/05/2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with developers, testers, and wider stakeholders to build and operate scalable products
- Design, develop, and implement Back End and light Front End features aligned to product backlog priorities
- Work closely with engineering teams to design and deliver new features
- Engage directly with users to troubleshoot issues and respond to feature requests
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in Kotlin, or Java with a willingness to transition to Kotlin
- Proven experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
Salary (Rate): £410 PD
City: Sheffield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Java/Kotlin Developer
Location: Sheffield
Salary/Rate: £407 PD
Start Date: 11/05/2026
Job Type: Contract
Company Introduction
A Global banking and financial services organisation focused on investment banking
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
1.Collaborate with developers, testers, and wider stakeholders to build and operate scalable products
2.Design, develop, and implement Back End and light Front End features aligned to product backlog priorities
3.Work closely with engineering teams to design and deliver new features
4.Engage directly with users to troubleshoot issues and respond to feature requests
Required Skills/Experience
1.Strong experience in Kotlin, or Java with a willingness to transition to Kotlin
2.Proven experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence
3.Solid understanding of microservices architecture
4.Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
Desirable Skills/Experience
1. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) 2.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, particularly Jenkins
3.Background in Systems Administration (Linux, AIX, WAS)
4.Exposure to test automation practices
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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