Hybrid Java Backend Engineer: Microservices & Kafka

GlobalLogic; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalLogic in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to design and build robust, scalable microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3. You will work across the full backend stack, design REST APIs, implement Kafka-based event-driven services, and apply domain-driven design.

The role supports a hybrid model with 2 days in the Glasgow office. Join GlobalLogic to contribute to production-grade systems, write integration tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.
• Experience building microservices architectures.
• Hands-on Kafka, event-driven patterns.
• Strong REST API design and integration testing mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain backend microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.
• Design and implement clean, well-documented REST APIs.
• Build event-driven services using Kafka for asynchronous communication.
• Apply domain-driven design principles to structure services around business capabilities.
• Use MapStruct for object mapping and Feign for service-to-service communication.
• Manage builds and dependencies using Gradle.
• Write meaningful integration tests to ensure real-world reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot 3

Kafka

REST API design

DDD patterns

Integration testing

Gradle

MapStruct

Feign

Tools

Gradle

MapStruct

Feign

Job description

GlobalLogic in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to design and build robust, scalable microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3. You will work across the full backend stack, design REST APIs, implement Kafka-based event-driven services, and apply domain-driven design.

The role supports a hybrid model with 2 days in the Glasgow office. Join GlobalLogic to contribute to production-grade systems, write integration tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver