Java Engineer

Java Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Franklin Fitch

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

Detailed Description From Employer:

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.