Java Backend Developer - London, UK (Fully REMOTE)
Posted Today by Randstad Technologies
£750 Per day
Inside
Remote
London, UK
Summary: The role of Java Backend Developer focuses on enhancing the Data Infrastructure team by managing large-scale pipeline migrations and core platform development within a Flink and Lakehouse architecture. The position requires an engineer who is capable of working independently and delivering high-quality code. The contract is for six months and is fully remote. Candidates should possess strong programming skills in Java, Python, Go, and GCP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive large-scale pipeline migrations and core platform development.
- Work autonomously within existing codebases.
- Deliver high-quality code reliably.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in Java, Python, Go, and GCP.
- Ability to navigate ambiguous environments without waiting for direction.
- Experience with JVM-based frameworks (Flink, Beam, Dataflow, or Spark) is a bonus.
- Familiarity with BigQuery, SQL, Scala, and DevOps/Cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes) is a bonus.
- Prior experience with pipeline migrations and cost optimization is a bonus.
Salary (Rate): £750 per Day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Role: Java Backend Developer with Data Platform
Type: 6 months Contract
Location: London, UK (Fully REMOTE)
Working Model: Fully REMOTE
Payrate:
£450 - £550 per Day on PAYE
£530 - £630 per Day on RUPAYE
£650 - £750 per Day on Inside IR35 via Umbrella
The Role: Join our Data Infrastructure team to drive large-scale pipeline migrations and core platform development across our Flink and Lakehouse architecture. We are looking for an execution-focused engineer who can jump into existing codebases, work autonomously, and ship high-quality code reliably.
Essential Skills:
- Strong Java, Python, Go, and GCP experience.
- Ability to move quickly in ambiguous environments without waiting for direction.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with JVM-based frameworks (Flink, Beam, Dataflow, or Spark).
- Familiarity with BigQuery, SQL, Scala, and DevOps/Cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes).
- Prior experience with pipeline migrations and cost optimization
This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
