Backend Java Engineer: GCP, Microservices, Kubernetes (Hybrid)

Spencer Rose Limited; 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 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.