Lead Java Backend Developer

Technopride Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled backend developer specializing in Go. You will be part of a dedicated team tasked with strengthening mobile security through secure and scalable backend applications. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with REST APIs and microservices architectures. The role requires excellent analytical skills and the ability to innovate in a rapidly changing environment. Experience with Java and cloud environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in developing secure, scalable, enterprise-grade backend applications using Go.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, containerization, and microservices architectures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a scalable, adaptable, and proactive security framework for mobile engineering teams.
• Optimize backend service performance to meet demanding non-functional requirements.
• Deliver innovative and secure features across various mobile platforms.

Skills

Spring Cloud

Cloud Native Architecture

Microservice Design Patterns

API Management

Java Backend

Go

REST APIs

Containerization

SQL databases

Job description

Mandatory Skills (Hands-on Experience Required):

• Spring Cloud
• Cloud Native Architecture
• Microservice Design Patterns
• API Management & Security
• Java Backend (recent, hands‑on experience is essential)

About the Team

This role sits within a team responsible for strengthening security within the mobile channel. The team builds and maintains a suite of mobile security components that provide comprehensive protection for mobile applications, alongside services such as penetration testing, obfuscation, and security consultancy.

The mission is to deliver a scalable, adaptable, and proactive security framework that empowers mobile engineering teams to develop with confidence in a rapidly evolving threat environment. The team is passionate about delivering innovative and secure features across various mobile platforms and brands.

What We Need From You – Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in developing secure, scalable, enterprise‑grade backend applications using Go.
• Hands‑on experience with REST APIs, containerization, and microservices architectures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic‑thinking capabilities.
• Deep understanding of best practices in coding standards, code management, agile methodologies, and continuous delivery.
• Proven ability to optimize backend service performance to meet demanding non‑functional requirements (NFRs).

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in Java backend development.
• Familiarity with cryptography frameworks in Go and/or Java.
• Experience working with SQL databases.
• Knowledge or interest in application security or mobile app security.
• Experience with cloud environments, including DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.