Java Developer

Burgess hill, UK

Contract

6 Months

Java, Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka

Standard backend engineering practices

Database: Candidates with SQL or NoSQL experience are acceptable; ideally the overall submission should demonstrate both types of database exposure.

Complexity: No unusual/specialist requirements identified - essentially standard Java + microservices + Kafka + databases.

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We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java development, Couchbase/NoSQL, PostgreSQL databases, cloud-based services, and automated testing practices. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, optimize system performance, and contribute to modern cloud-native architectures.

Key Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Java and related frameworks.

Experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Knowledge of automated testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control, and agile development practices.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Delivery on Payment Cloud services is desirable

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-quality Java applications and services.

Design and optimize PostgreSQL database solutions.

Implement and support cloud-based infrastructure and services.

Create and maintain automated test suites to ensure software quality.

Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.