Chester | Java dev | SCON

Infosys; Chester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys in Chester, UK, is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer/Consultant to design, develop, and maintain high-performance API services and backend components powering the application platform.

You will work with product owners, architects, QA, and operations to deliver secure, scalable payment capabilities that align with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and enterprise integration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT with enterprise application delivery.
• Strong Java, Spring, Hibernate experience.
• RESTful APIs and microservices design.
• Experience with relational databases and data modelling.
• Kafka, Kubernetes/OpenShift familiarity and observability tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions and new features.
• Integrate applications with databases, APIs, messaging platforms, and third-party services.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards.

Skills

OOP principles

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Concurrency

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Apache Kafka

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Splunk

TRACE

Job description

Required Experience

Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate, OOP

Location

Chester, UK

Compensation

Competitive (including bonus)

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have existing authorisation to work in the country.

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer/Consultant to join our Technology team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high performance API services, backend components, and integrations that power application platform. You will work closely with product owners, architects, QA engineers, and operational partners to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable payment capabilities that align with regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.


• Develop and enhance RESTful APIs using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and new features.


• Integrate applications with databases, APIs, messaging platforms, and third-party services.


• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.


• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development best practices and coding standards.


• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends in Java and backend development.

Required

• 8+ years of overall IT industry experience, with strong expertise in software development and enterprise application delivery.


• Strong hands-on experience in Java development, with proficiency in Spring Framework and Spring Boot, Hibernate etc.


• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and data structures.


• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and scalable backend applications.


• Proven experience building highly available, distributed backend systems in enterprise environments.


• Strong knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL, including data modelling and query optimization.


• Familiarity with Apache Kafka, event-driven architectures, Kubernetes and OpenShift.


• Experience using monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting tools such as Splunk and TRACE.


• Strong understanding of concurrency, multithreading, and performance tuning techniques.


• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize application performance in production environments.


• Prior experience in the banking and financial services domain is preferred.

Personal

Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates, we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include:

• High analytical skills


• A high degree of initiative and flexibility


• High customer orientation


• High quality awareness


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 59 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, in 59 countries, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.