Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for an experienced Java Engineer on a 6-month contract focused on developing a cloud-based platform for media processing. The position requires expertise in Java and related technologies, with a strong emphasis on backend development. This is a fully remote position available exclusively to contractors based in the UK. Extensions to the contract are anticipated based on project needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and scale a modern cloud-based platform for media processing.
- Utilize Java with Spring Boot to create REST APIs and gRPC services.
- Implement security features and manage data persistence using JPA.
- Work with PostgreSQL and other relational databases.
- Integrate messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
- Utilize caching systems like Redis.
- Deploy applications using AWS services (S3, ECS, RDS).
- Manage containerization with Docker.
- Work in a Linux environment and use Git for version control.
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience with REST APIs, gRPC, and security implementations.
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
- Familiarity with messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
- Experience with caching systems such as Redis.
- Proficient in AWS services (S3, ECS, RDS).
- Experience with Docker and Linux.
- Proficient in Git.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Java Engineer 6-month contract (+ extensions) Remote (UK-based) Start date: July 2025 I am looking for an experienced Java Engineer to join a project focused on building and scaling a modern, cloud-based platform for media processing and related services. The core backend stack is Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, and AWS. Please apply if you have experience with the following:
- Java with Spring Boot (REST APIs, gRPC, Security, JPA) (Java EE, or Scala are also desirable)
- PostgreSQL, or any relational database
- RabbitMQ (or Kafka, ActiveMQ)
- Redis or similar caching systems
- AWS (S3, ECS, RDS)
- Docker
- Linux
- Git
This is a 100% remote role for UK-based contractors only. Extensions will be provided.