Senior Java Backend Engineer – APIs & Microservices

Madfish; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Java Developer to enhance and build high-performance web applications. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including frontend developers and product managers, ensuring robust backend services using Java and related technologies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in Java and Spring Boot. The company offers competitive salaries, a supportive culture, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

21 days of annual leave + 6 days of sick leave

Birthday and work anniversary gifts

Half-day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and microservices.
• Experience with RDBMS, especially PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs using Java.
• Collaborate with frontend teams for end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions.
• Ensure code quality through testing and reviews.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful API design

PostgreSQL

Apache Kafka

Docker

AWS

Git

Maven/Gradle

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Docker Swarm

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

ELK stack

Sentry

Job description

A leading software development firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Java Developer to enhance and build high-performance web applications. This role involves collaboration with various teams, including frontend developers and product managers, ensuring robust backend services using Java and related technologies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in Java and Spring Boot. The company offers competitive salaries, a supportive culture, and various employee benefits.