Senior Backend Developer

DCV Technologies; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Mobile Backend Developer to focus on building high-scale, cloud-native platforms. The role involves backend development using Java or Kotlin for mobile applications, emphasizing secure API design and deployment in cloud environments. Strong experience in microservices and Spring Boot is required. This position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with Java and/or Kotlin.
• Experience with Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and secure API design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend services using Java or Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Develop secure, mobile-facing APIs using OAuth 2.0.
• Deploy and support services in AWS/cloud environments.

Skills

Backend development experience with Java

Backend development experience with Kotlin

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices architecture

Secure API design

OAuth

Automation testing

Job description

Senior Mobile Backend Developer (Java / Kotlin, AWS, Microservices) Contract

Manchester | Hybrid

We are hiring a Senior Mobile Backend Developer to work on high-scale, cloud-native platforms supporting mobile applications in a regulated environment.

This is a hands‑on backend role focused on Java / Kotlin microservices, secure API design, and cloud delivery. You will contribute across the full SDLC while influencing engineering standards, best practices, and technical quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend services using Java or Kotlin and Spring Boot
• Develop secure, mobile‑facing APIs using OAuth 2.0 and modern authentication patterns
• Work with microservices and event‑driven architectures
• Deploy and support services in AWS / cloud environments
• Apply TDD / BDD and automation testing to deliver high-quality code
• Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and stakeholders across delivery teams
• Mentor peers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong backend development experience with Java and / or Kotlin
• Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture
• Secure API design, OAuth, authentication / authorisation

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