Java Backend Engineer — Spring Boot, TDD & REST APIs

Brightwork Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology organisation in the UK is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their engineering team. This role involves designing and maintaining backend applications and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Test Driven Development, Docker, and collaborative practices. Join a modern team that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and JSON.
• Experience of Dockerised development and Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and RESTful APIs.
• Follow Test Driven Development practices.
• Collaborate closely with Frontend, QA, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Java (23+)

Spring Boot

RESTful API design

Test Driven Development

Docker

Kafka

Git

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

Maven

Gradle

Job description

A forward-thinking technology organisation in the UK is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their engineering team. This role involves designing and maintaining backend applications and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Test Driven Development, Docker, and collaborative practices. Join a modern team that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement.