Kotlin (or Java) Developer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to leading IT technologies

Internal training events

Seminars with industry experts

Job summary

HelloKindred in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kotlin (or Java) Developer to join the DevX Standards and Controls team. You will work on Kotlin/Java web apps and APIs within a microservice architecture, across 2–3 applications. The role is hybrid (3 days in office) with BPSS clearance, and an anticipated contract end date of April 25, 2027.

You will design and implement backend features, collaborate across teams, and contribute to rapid, iterative delivery in a modern development stack.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Kotlin, or significant Java with willingness to learn Kotlin.
• Extensive experience with microservices and API design.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, testers, and stakeholders to build and run products.
• Design, develop, and implement backend features with minor frontend work.
• Build APIs and microservices and maintain existing systems.
• Work in an Agile CI/CD environment delivering rapid iterations.
• Participate in peer reviews and testing with automated scripts.
• Use GitHub or Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence for collaboration.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Microservices

Troubleshooting

Agile

English

Cloud concepts

Tools

GitHub

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: April 25, 2027
Work Set-Up: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)
Clearance Required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Kotlin (or Java) Developer to work within the Developer Experience (DevX) Standards and Controls function, which is building a platform for control owners and development teams to manage and view their compliance with a range of software development controls.

The successful candidate will work on Kotlin and Java-based web applications and APIs across 2–3 applications and proofs of concept. Exact candidate allocation will depend on experience and fit. All applications have a microservice architecture built using modern coding techniques.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with developers, testers, and the wider organisation to build and run products.
• Design, develop, and implement back-end features according to backlog and priorities, with a small element of frontend development.
• Develop features using simple UI frameworks without requiring strictly frontend-focused development.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to design and launch new features.
• Proactively work with customers to resolve issues and respond to feature requests.
• Build APIs and microservices.
• Work in an Agile CI/CD environment to deliver rapid iterations at a sustained velocity.
• Participate actively as a team member through peer reviews and testing of other developers' code using automated test scripting.
• Apply strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills to investigate and resolve development issues.
• Work with standard developer collaboration tools including GitHub or Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Kotlin, or significant Java experience with a willingness to learn Kotlin.
• Extensive experience working with microservices.
• Strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments, including the use of Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail in code.
• A proactive approach to work, with the ability to identify next steps and progress work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, testers, customers, and wider teams.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Good working knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, and GCP is desirable.

What We Offer

• Exposure to leading IT technologies available in the market.
• Access to internal training events and workshops.
• Participation in in-house seminars with leading industry experts.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.