Java Developer

Capgemini; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology partner in Manchester is seeking an experienced Java Developer to create and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Java, strong knowledge of Spring Boot, and experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile setting. We offer a dynamic environment that inspires creativity and supports career growth. Join us in building a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Experience with API gateways and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Core Java.
• Optimize and document RESTful APIs for performance and scalability.
• Manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

RESTful API design

GitLab

Docker

Agile/Scrum

Job description

GET THE FUTURE YOU WANT!

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with strong expertise in building scalable backend services, designing RESTful APIs, and delivering high‑quality code using modern CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate should be proficient in API specifications (OAS/YAML) and have hands‑on experience working with GitLab and automated pipelines in an Agile environment.

YOUR PROFILE

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Core Java and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks.
• Build, optimize, and document RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
• Create and maintain API specifications using OpenAPI Specification (OAS) with YAML.
• Develop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architects, QA, DevOps, and product owners.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of Java 8+, Spring Boot, Microservices, and related frameworks.
• Expertise in RESTful API design, build, and integration.
• Solid understanding of OAS (OpenAPI Specification) and YAML based API documentation.
• Experience working with GitLab, including branching strategies and merge requests.
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred).
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker) is an added advantage.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery models.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with API gateways, security frameworks

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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