Senior Java Software Engineer
Posted Today by Arrows
£650 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Java Software Engineer involves working on large-scale, high-availability systems in a hybrid environment, requiring two days on-site in London. The position focuses on designing and developing backend systems using Java and related technologies, with a strong emphasis on cloud-native solutions. Candidates will collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality software and support services deployed in AWS. This is a 6-month contract with a potential for extension, classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing performant, scalable backend systems using Java (up to Java 21).
- Building microservices with Spring Boot and related frameworks.
- Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
- Writing clean, testable code and following TDD principles.
- Working closely with DevOps, Product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Deploying and supporting services in AWS with tools such as Lambda, ECS, S3, and CloudFormation.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architecture.
- Proven background working in cloud environments (ideally AWS).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Solid grasp of software testing, TDD, and Agile methodologies.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid setup.
Salary (Rate): £650 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Java Engineer – 6-Month Contract – Hybrid (2 days on site, London) - Day Rate: Up to £650 (Inside IR35) Join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale, high-availability systems used by millions. This role offers the chance to build and enhance complex backend services in a modern, cloud-native environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Designing and developing performant, scalable backend systems using Java (up to Java 21).
- Building microservices with Spring Boot and related frameworks.
- Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
- Writing clean, testable code and following TDD principles.
- Working closely with DevOps, Product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Deploying and supporting services in AWS with tools such as Lambda, ECS, S3, and CloudFormation.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architecture.
- Proven background working in cloud environments (ideally AWS).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Solid grasp of software testing, TDD, and Agile methodologies.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid setup.
Contract Details:
- Location: London (2 days per week on site)
- Duration: 6 months, strong potential for extension
- Rate: Up to £650 per day (Inside IR35)
If you’re an experienced Java Engineer keen to join a modern engineering environment and work on systems that operate at scale, please get in touch for more information.