Senior Java Backend Engineer — Spring Boot, Kubernetes

Sky; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment and media company in Greater London is seeking a talented backend developer to join its Agile team. You will develop high-performing applications using Java 21+ and Spring Boot, engage in Docker and Kubernetes management, and contribute to a collaborative environment. The role involves mentoring colleagues, ensuring application reliability and supporting deployments in a hybrid working culture. Embrace the opportunity to innovate and grow within a dynamic team at the forefront of streaming technology.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Wide range of rewards and experiences

Qualifications

• Strong background in developing backend applications using Java 21+ and Spring Boot 3+.
• Experience managing application deployments with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Good knowledge of designing, developing and maintaining REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend web applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write unit, functional, and non-functional test code for robustness.
• Assist in the maintenance of Kubernetes and PostgreSQL infrastructures.

Skills

Java 21+

Spring Boot 3+

Docker

Kubernetes 1.32+

PostgreSQL

Kafka

CI/CD practices

REST APIs

Unix/Linux

TDD

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

A leading entertainment and media company in Greater London is seeking a talented backend developer to join its Agile team. You will develop high-performing applications using Java 21+ and Spring Boot, engage in Docker and Kubernetes management, and contribute to a collaborative environment. The role involves mentoring colleagues, ensuring application reliability and supporting deployments in a hybrid working culture. Embrace the opportunity to innovate and grow within a dynamic team at the forefront of streaming technology.