Java Developer

Experis IT; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Java Developer focused on API development to join their high-performing engineering team. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs, applying TDD and BDD practices in a modern CI/CD environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of commercial experience with Java, strong hands-on skills in TDD, and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This opportunity offers hybrid working arrangements and is located in Knutsford, England.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' commercial experience with Java.
• Strong experience with TDD and ideally BDD.
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java.
• Apply TDD and BDD practices to ensure high-quality, well-tested code.
• Collaborate with Agile teams including QA, DevOps, and Product.

Skills

Java

TDD

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

GitLab

Tools

OpenAPI Specification (OAS)

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Java Developer- API

Location: Knutsford - South Manchester

Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite in Radbroke)

£45,000 PA

We are actively looking to secure a Java Developer to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Role overview

• We're looking for an experienced Java Developer (API-focused) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering scalable, secure APIs within a large enterprise financial environment.
• You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining RESTful services, working in a modern CI/CD setup with a strong emphasis on TDD and BDD.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java
• Apply TDD and BDD practices to ensure high-quality, well-tested code
• Produce and maintain API specifications using OpenAPI (OAS)/YAML
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams including QA, DevOps, and Product
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance standards are met
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' commercial experience with Java
• Strong hands-on experience with TDD (and ideally BDD) - please highlight this clearly on your CV if applicable
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Experience working with OpenAPI Specification (OAS)/YAML
• Solid version control experience using GitLab
• Hands-on exposure to CI/CD pipelines

Nice-to-Have/Desirable Skills

• Experience working as an Agile practitioner
• Java persistence experience using Hibernate/JPA
• Familiarity with SonarQube and Veracode for code quality and security
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for delivery and documentation

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!