Senior Java Backend Engineer – API & Microservices

DCV Technologies; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE3) based in Welwyn Garden City. This hybrid role involves architecting and building scalable Java-based backend applications for a next-generation Fulfilment Platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, experience in agile product development, and proven skills in developing robust APIs and microservices. Join a dynamic global engineering team that promotes innovation and mentorship while working on mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in agile product development and delivering scalable, distributed Java applications.
• Proven background in building and supporting reliable full-stack or backend services.
• Experience working within globally distributed engineering teams is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and enhance high-performance Java-based backend applications.
• Improve scalability, efficiency, and reliability of crucial systems.
• Develop robust APIs and microservices integrating with enterprise systems.
• Deliver clean, maintainable, well-documented, and test-driven code.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues.
• Support and guide junior engineers while promoting best practices.
• Collaborate with hardware, data science, and operations teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

API development

Microservices

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

PostgreSQL

Couchbase

Azure Cloud

Job description

A leading tech company is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE3) based in Welwyn Garden City. This hybrid role involves architecting and building scalable Java-based backend applications for a next-generation Fulfilment Platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, experience in agile product development, and proven skills in developing robust APIs and microservices. Join a dynamic global engineering team that promotes innovation and mentorship while working on mission-critical systems.