Java Microservices Developer
Posted 2 days ago by Queen Square Recruitment
£400 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Java Microservices Developer role involves joining a dynamic agile team to create scalable microservices solutions using Java 11+ and Spring Boot. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in Agile methodologies. The developer will also focus on optimizing system performance and implementing CI/CD practices. This contract position is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build scalable microservices using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
- Develop and consume RESTful APIs.
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries (Sybase/DB2 preferred).
- Implement automation testing and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
- Use version control systems like GIT.
- Ensure quality through code reviews and debugging.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new features.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and follow SCRUM methodologies.
- Optimize system performance and scalability.
- Stay up to date with the latest Java and microservices trends.
Key Skills:
- 7+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
- Strong experience in Spring Boot, Java concurrency, Junit.
- Familiar with Kafka or MQ for message-based architectures.
- Strong SQL skills, ideally with Sybase or DB2.
- Understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.
- CI/CD experience using tools like Jenkins, GitLab.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
- Exposure to frontend development (React, Angular, or similar) is desirable.
- Experience using tools like Rally or ServiceNow is a plus.
- Awareness of accessibility and inclusive development practices.
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Java Microservices Developer (Contract) Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days onsite/week) Rate: £400/day (Inside IR35) Contract Duration: 6 Months Start Date: ASAP
About the Role We're hiring Java Microservices Developers to join a fast-paced agile team delivering scalable, secure microservices-based solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a modern tech environment using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and cloud-native CI/CD practices.
Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable microservices using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
- Develop and consume RESTful APIs.
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries (Sybase/DB2 preferred).
- Implement automation testing and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
- Use version control systems like GIT.
- Ensure quality through code reviews and debugging.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new features.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and follow SCRUM methodologies.
- Optimize system performance and scalability.
- Stay up to date with the latest Java and microservices trends.
Essential Skills
- 7+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
- Strong experience in Spring Boot, Java concurrency, Junit.
- Familiar with Kafka or MQ for message-based architectures.
- Strong SQL skills, ideally with Sybase or DB2.
- Understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.
- CI/CD experience using tools like Jenkins, GitLab.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
Desirable Skills
- Exposure to frontend development (React, Angular, or similar).
- Experience using tools like Rally or ServiceNow.
- Awareness of accessibility and inclusive development practices.