Remote Backend Developer

WA Consultants; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Backend Java Developer to modernize their core platform, implementing microservices and integrating workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Java, Spring Boot, and Docker, with a background in FinTech or regulated industries being a plus. This role offers flexible working hours and additional holiday benefits.

Benefits

Flextime working

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Increased holidays yearly

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java with a good understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Data, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Solid experience working with RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and JPA.
• Integrate asynchronous workflows using message brokers like AWS SQS.
• Own and evolve containerised deployment pipelines using Docker.

Skills

Java

Microservices architecture

Spring Boot

Docker

RESTful APIs

Python

Pandas

Apache Airflow

AWS SQS

Tools

Spring Data

JPA

Hibernate

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking 2 Backend Java Developer. A hands-on role in modernising our core platform. This individual will be help in driving the migration away from legacy systems into, cloud-native architectures, and working closely with your team to acheiuve these goals. This is new role. Ideally looking for someone who has worked in smaller teams where you can see your code make a difference. Ideal would be FinTech, InsurTech or other regulated industries but not essential.

Key Responisbilities

• Implement robust microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data, and JPA.
• Integrate asynchronous workflows using message brokers such as AWS SQS.
• Own and evolve containerised deployment pipelines using Docker and CI / CD principles.
• Develop and manage data pipelines with Apache Airflow, with data transformation using Python and Pandas.

Essential Skills & Experience

Backend & Microservices

• Proficiency in Java with a good understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Data, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Good knowledge of message brokers (particularly AWS SQS, SNS, or Kafka).
• Solid experience working with RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures.

Containerisation & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with Docker in production environments.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (a plus).
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code and CI / CD practices.

Data Engineering & Scripting

• Scripting and data manipulation skills using Python. (Nice to have)
• Proficient with Pandas for handling and transforming complex datasets.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for data orchestration and pipeline scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cloud-based environments (especially AWS).
• Familiarity with legacy migration strategies and monolith-to-microservices transitions.
• Background in FinTech, InsurTech, or other regulated industries (optional but preferred).

Benefits include flextime working up to 2 days extra holiday a month. 25 days plus bank holidays increases yearly

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