Java Backend developer

Axiom Software Solutions Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A software solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer to join their engineering team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in backend development with Java, proficiency in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture. Responsibilities include designing scalable backend services, implementing RESTful APIs, and mentoring junior developers. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development with Java (Java 8 or higher).
• Strong knowledge and experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party systems.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Gradle

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices architecture to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience building scalable, high‑performance backend systems and APIs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
2. Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third‑party systems.
3. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
4. Collaborate with front‑end developers, QA, DevOps, and product teams.
5. Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
6. Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes.
7. Work with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
8. Implement logging, monitoring, and performance tuning.

Required Skills & Experience

1. 7+ years of hands‑on experience in backend development with Java (Java 8 or higher).
2. Strong knowledge and experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, JPA, and Hibernate.
3. Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
4. Strong understanding of Microservices architecture and inter‑service communication patterns (REST, messaging).
5. Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
6. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle.
7. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
8. Understanding of security aspects like OAuth2, JWT, and API security.