Backend Java Developer

Spencer Rose; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Rose Limited is urgently seeking a Backend Java Developer for a 6-12+ month contract with a Tier-1 bank in Manchester. The role requires hands-on Java enterprise development, Spring Boot microservices, and GCP expertise, with hybrid working 2 days per week in the office.

You will work on scalable backend systems, Kafka-based messaging, Docker and Kubernetes orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven enterprise Java backend development experience.
• Experience with microservices architecture and Spring Boot/REST APIs.
• GCP experience with deployment and monitoring in cloud native environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement microservices with RESTful APIs and Kafka messaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features in sprints.

Skills

Java

Backend development

Microservices

Kafka

GCP

CI/CD

Automated tests

Databases

Agile delivery

Stakeholders

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Spencer Rose are urgently seeking a Backend Java Developer for a 6-12+ month contract working for a Tier-1 bank in Manchester, experience working with Google Cloud (GCP) is a must .

Start: URGENT

Location: Manchester - hybrid, 2 days a week in the office

Rate: £475pd Inside IR35

Interview slots are available ASAP

• Java (8/11/17+) with strong hands-on experience in enterprise application development.
• Strong Back End development experience
• Microservices Architecture using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and distributed system design.
• Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture, messaging, and asynchronous processing.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including deployment, monitoring, and cloud-native services.
• Containerisation & Orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD & DevOps using Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, and automated deployment pipelines.
• Database & Engineering Practices including SQL/NoSQL databases, automated testing, and Agile delivery.
• Stakeholder engagement and management
• Good communication skills