Platform Backend Java Engineer (Hybrid, Fixed-Term)

NextWave Consulting Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking a Backend Java Developer to build core backend services in a hybrid role based in Birmingham. You will implement policy engines for data governance and work with distributed data platforms. The ideal candidate has strong Java and Spring experience, expertise in SQL parsing, and familiarity with CI/CD processes. This role offers a salary of £50,000 – £65,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java (17/21) and Spring.
• Deep understanding of JDBC, SQL parsing, validation, query planning.
• Production-grade testing using JUnit 5 and Mockito.

Responsibilities

• Build core backend services for access control and query manipulation.
• Implement deterministic policy/rule engines for data governance.
• Drive observability, reliability, and performance.

Skills

Java (17/21)

Spring

JDBC

SQL parsing

CI/CD

Docker

JUnit 5

Mockito

Tools

Docker

Maven

Jenkins

Job description

A technology consulting company is seeking a Backend Java Developer to build core backend services in a hybrid role based in Birmingham. You will implement policy engines for data governance and work with distributed data platforms. The ideal candidate has strong Java and Spring experience, expertise in SQL parsing, and familiarity with CI/CD processes. This role offers a salary of £50,000 – £65,000 depending on experience.