Summary: The Senior Java Developer role is a contract position based in Burgess Hill, UK, requiring extensive experience in Java development and related technologies. The candidate will be responsible for application design, software development, and testing within an Agile environment, focusing on high-volume client REST APIs and microservices. Strong leadership and communication skills are preferred, along with a solid understanding of modern development practices and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop applications using Java 8 or later, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Create and maintain SOAP web services and REST APIs for high-volume clients.
• Work in an Agile environment, contributing to application design, software development, and testing.
• Utilize relational and NoSQL databases in application development.
• Implement continuous integration tools and container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Manage version control using Git and work with asynchronous messaging systems like Kafka.
• Collaborate using Atlassian software development tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Lead a high-performing team and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

Key Skills:

• Java 8 or later
• Spring Boot
• Hibernate
• SOAP Web services
• REST API development
• Agile methodology
• NoSQL databases
• Git version control
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Kafka messaging systems
• Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Burgess Hill

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT