Java Backend Engineer – DLT/API Microservices (Hybrid UK)

Fruition Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group is seeking a Back-End Developer (Java) to join their hybrid team in London / Ipswich. The role focuses on building secure, scalable backend systems for a fintech DLT environment.

You will develop backend services using Java, design databases, and work with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD to deliver robust APIs and microservices. The ideal candidate has strong Java backend experience, expertise in REST APIs and microservices, and a solid understanding of backend security.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Java backend development experience.
• Solid experience with REST APIs and microservices.
• Database development and query optimisation experience.
• Understanding of backend security.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Developing backend services and APIs using Java.
• Building and integrating REST APIs and microservices.
• Working with architects on blockchain/DLT integrations.
• Designing databases, migrations and optimising queries.
• Building scalable, secure and high-performance systems.
• Working with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Troubleshooting complex backend and integration issues.
• Producing clear technical documentation.
• Collaborating with engineering, architecture and product teams.

Skills

Java backend development

REST APIs

Microservices

Database design

Backend security

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Fruition Group is seeking a Back-End Developer (Java) to join their hybrid team in London / Ipswich. The role focuses on building secure, scalable backend systems for a fintech DLT environment.

You will develop backend services using Java, design databases, and work with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD to deliver robust APIs and microservices. The ideal candidate has strong Java backend experience, expertise in REST APIs and microservices, and a solid understanding of backend security.