Senior Java Backend Engineer – AWS, Kafka & AI (Hybrid)

remotestar-team; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (London)

Performance bonuses

Insurance and medical plans

LinkedIn Learning access

Birthday/ volunteering time

Job summary

Remotestar-team in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to lead backend services with 8+ years of Java and Spring experience within a hybrid setup. You will design and optimize scalable REST APIs, guide engineering teams, and drive modern practices across the SDLC.

The role requires expertise with Kafka, Splunk, CI/CD, and strong Agile, TDD, and XP practices. You will collaborate with product and operations across multiple markets in a fast-paced fintech environment,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development experience.
• Proven leadership of development teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor development teams.
• Design and implement backend services.
• Drive TDD, XP practices and pair programming.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Java Spring

Backend development

MongoDB JPA

GitLab CI/CD

REST APIs

Kafka

Splunk

Team leadership

Problem solving

SDLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

TDD & XP

Job description

Remotestar-team in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to lead backend services with 8+ years of Java and Spring experience within a hybrid setup. You will design and optimize scalable REST APIs, guide engineering teams, and drive modern practices across the SDLC.

The role requires expertise with Kafka, Splunk, CI/CD, and strong Agile, TDD, and XP practices. You will collaborate with product and operations across multiple markets in a fast-paced fintech environment,