Java Software Engineer

Cubestech Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development firm in Bournemouth is seeking a skilled Java Developer with extensive backend development experience. The role requires creating and maintaining scalable services and RESTful APIs, proficiency in microservices architecture, and strong knowledge of database management. Candidates should have experience in cloud and containerization tools, CI/CD practices, and Agile methodologies. A competitive salary of 70K GBP per annum is offered for this full-time position, which is fully onsite.

Qualifications

• 6-18 years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in backend development with Java.
• Proficiency in creating scalable backend services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications.
• Design RESTful APIs and implement microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Oracle

CockroachDB

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Selenium

Python

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Maven

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Swagger

ELK Stack

Prometheus

Grafana

SonarQube

Checkstyle

ESLint

Job description

Job Title: Java Developer

Location: Bournemouth, UK (full onsite)

Job Mode: Full time

Salary: 70K GBP / Annum

Experience level: 6-18 years

Job Description : Backend Development

• Strong experience in Java with Spring Boot and Spring MVC
• Design and development of scalable backend services and RESTful APIs
• Experience in microservices-based architecture

Database Management

• Hands-on experience with Oracle and CockroachDB
• Strong SQL skills (queries, joins, performance tuning)
• Data modeling, schema design, and database migrations
• Experience with ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate / JPA)

Cloud & Containerization

• Experience with GKP (Google Kubernetes Platform)
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Deploying and managing applications in private cloud environments
• Container orchestration, scaling, and configuration management

Build & Dependency Management

• Proficiency with Maven and/or Gradle
• Managing multi-module builds and dependency versioning

CI / CD & DevOps

• Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GKP DevOps
• Designing and maintaining automated CI / CD pipelines
• Build, test, and deployment automation

Testing

• Unit and integration testing using JUnit, TestNG, Mockito
• End-to-end testing exposure with Selenium and Cypress
• Writing testable, maintainable backend code

API Documentation

• Experience with Swagger / OpenAPI
• API documentation, validation, and testing

Security

• Implementing authentication and authorization using:
• OAuth2
• JWT
• Spring Security
• Securing REST APIs and backend services

Monitoring & Logging

• Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools:
• ELK Stack
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Splunk
• Application health monitoring and log analysis

Scripting & Automation

• Scripting using Bash and Python
• Automation of operational and development tasks

Version Control

• Strong experience with GitHub
• Branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews

Code Quality & Standards

• Experience with SonarQube, Checkstyle, and ESLint
• Static code analysis and enforcing coding standards

Collaboration & Agile

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
• Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams