Java Developer

Movement 8; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven company in the UK is seeking a Java full stack developer to rebuild their core platform. This role involves end-to-end ownership of projects, working with Java, React, and AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java development, a solid grasp of software design principles, and the ability to tackle complex problems. Immediate start available after a 2-stage interview process.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Java full stack developer.
• Solid understanding of modern software design principles and data structures.
• Practical experience with Java, React, MongoDB, and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Own projects end to end — from discovery and design to delivery and optimisation.
• Work across the stack using Java, React, AWS, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
• Refactor and re-engineer core components to make the platform faster and more reliable.

Skills

Java

React

MongoDB

AWS

Elasticsearch

Job description

Java full stack developer – Java, React, MongoDB, UK remote, Outside contract

We are working with a business who are rebuilding their core platform from the ground up and are looking for a Full stack Java developer who’s up for a real challenge.

Their system was originally built externally, and they've now brought it fully in-house. So, your mission (!) is to get under the hood, untangle what’s there, and help them design something better — cleaner, faster, and built to scale.

You’ll work with the Tech Manager, Product Owner, and Solution Architect to modernise the platform and shape the next generation of features. This is the kind of role where your ideas get implemented — and your code has a visible impact from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own projects end to end — from discovery and design to delivery and optimisation.
• Work across the stack using Java, React, AWS, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
• Refactor and re-engineer core components to make the platform faster, more reliable, and easier to extend.
• Collaborate closely with product and architecture teams to solve technical problems creatively.
• Review code, mentor teammates, and bring fresh thinking to the table.
• Write clean, well-documented code that’s built to last.

Experience

• Strong experience as a Java full stack dev
• A solid understanding of modern software design principles and data structures.
• Practical experience with Java, React, MongoDB and AWS
• Curiosity and persistence — you enjoy cracking tough problems and simplifying complexity.
• The ability to balance autonomy with collaboration — you can work independently but know when to jump in with the team.

Bonus Points For

• Experience modernising or replatforming legacy systems.
• Familiarity with microservices, CI/CD, or serverless architectures.
• An interest in building scalable, high-performing distributed systems.

If this sounds like you then let me know and we can set up a call.

2 stage interview process completed in the next 2 weeks and immediate start thereafter.