Senior Java Backend Engineer - Remote, Cloud Microservices

Akraya, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and modern microservice patterns. This role is contract-based and 100% remote, supporting distributed teams across time zones.

You will deploy cloud-native services on AWS/GCP/Azure, participate in Agile ceremonies, and implement CI/CD pipelines. Fluent English is required, and prior production backend experience is essential for delivering reliable,

Qualifications

• Proven backend experience building production-grade Java services.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and modern microservice architectures.
• Experience deploying containers to AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and operate cloud-native microservices deployed on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to planning and estimation.
• Implement and maintain automated test suites and CI/CD pipelines for reliable releases.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and improve system performance and resilience.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

CI/CD

Python

Job description

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and modern microservice patterns. This role is contract-based and 100% remote, supporting distributed teams across time zones.

You will deploy cloud-native services on AWS/GCP/Azure, participate in Agile ceremonies, and implement CI/CD pipelines. Fluent English is required, and prior production backend experience is essential for delivering reliable,