Java Software Engineer

Insight International (UK) Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Software Engineer / Java Developer to design and maintain scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs, along with knowledge of SQL databases and cloud-native development practices. Responsibilities include developing backend services, optimizing databases, and managing deployments. This position is onsite in Bournemouth, offering a 1-year fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot experience.
• Proficient in REST API development and SQL databases.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
• Work on database design and optimization.
• Deploy applications on Kubernetes platforms.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST API development

SQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Unit testing

Integration testing

Problem-solving

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Maven

Gradle

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Swagger/OpenAPI

Job description

Software Engineer / Java Developer

Location : Bournemouth, UK (Onsite 5 days / week)

Type : 1 year FTC (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer / Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate must have strong hands‑on experience in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud‑native development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java , Spring Boot , and REST APIs
• Work on database design, queries, and optimization using Oracle or SQL-based databases
• Deploy and manage applications on Google Kubernetes Platform (GKP) or other Kubernetes environments
• Build and manage dependencies using Maven / Gradle
• Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Write unit, integration, and E2E tests using JUnit, TestNG, Mockito, Selenium, or Cypress
• Document APIs using Swagger / OpenAPI
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, Spring Security)
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using JIRA, Confluence, and version control tools

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience in Java , Spring Boot, and REST API development
• Solid understanding of SQL databases (Oracle, CockroachDB, or similar)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes , and cloud deployment
• Experience with CI / CD tools
• Strong testing and debugging skills
• Good communication and problem‑solving abilities

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with scripting using Bash or Python
• Exposure to code quality tools like SonarQube , Checkstyle, ESLint
• Experience in Agile teams