Backend Developer Java Kotlin AWS

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a successful commodities trading firm as a Backend Developer in Slough with a salary up to £85k. You will work with modern technologies, including Java 17 and Kotlin, to enhance the company's trading platform. This role offers hybrid working options and great learning opportunities within an Agile team atmosphere.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid working

Learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree educated with a 2.1 or above in a relevant field.
• Strong experience in Java and Kotlin development.
• Familiar with Agile processes and TDD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Engineer on the whiskey trading platform.
• Design and develop web-based trading platforms.
• Focus on code quality and full development lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Agile processes

TDD

OOP

Design Patterns

Data Structures

Algorithms

Education

2.1 or above in Computer Science or similar STEM discipline

Tools

Spring Boot

AWS

Scala

React

Oracle

Redis

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux

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Backend Developer Java Kotlin AWS, Slough

Client: Client Server

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Backend Developer / Software Engineer (Java 17 Kotlin AWS) London / WFH to £85k

Are you a technologist Backend Developer with strong Java skills looking to progress your career, working with a modern cloud-based infrastructure and a range of technologies?

You could be joining a successful and growing commodities trading firm that specializes in trading whiskey.

As a Backend Developer, you'll collaborate with the Lead Engineer on the whiskey trading platform as the company scales the platform and introduces new features. Emphasis is on code quality; designing and developing highly complex web-based trading platforms across the full development lifecycle.

The technology stack includes Java 17, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and AWS among others; you'll be encouraged to expand your skillset using the latest technologies and selecting the best tool for the job in a friendly Agile team environment.

WFH Policy:

You'll join the team in Central London with flexibility to work from home twice a week.

About you:

• You are degree educated, having achieved a 2.1 or above in Computer Science (or similar STEM discipline) from a top-tier university (e.g., Russell Group).
• You have strong Java and Kotlin development experience.
• You have experience with Agile processes and TDD.
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms.
• Other technologies in the stack include Scala, React, Spring, Oracle, Redis, Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux; previous exposure to any of these would be beneficial.
• You're collaborative with good communication skills.

What's in it for you:

As a Backend Developer / Software Engineer, you will earn:

• Salary up to £85k
• Bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days in London per week)
• Learning and career development opportunities

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Developer / Software Engineer (Java 17 Kotlin AWS) opportunity.

At Client Server, we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.