Senior Java Developer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital engineering partner in Greater London is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer to join their innovative team. You will be instrumental in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable applications. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in Java/JEE, deep knowledge of microservices, and proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS. The company fosters a culture of caring, continuous development, and ensures a balance between work and life, providing you with ample opportunities to grow professionally.

Benefits

Culture of caring

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience in Java/JEE.
• Expert proficiency with the Spring Framework including Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of applications using Java.
• Implement and manage microservices ensuring high availability.
• Architect and implement solutions on cloud platforms.

Skills

Java/JEE

Spring Framework

Microservices

Cloud Computing

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Java Engineer to join our innovative development team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable applications and services. This role requires deep expertise in modern Java ecosystems, microservice architectures, and distributed systems design patterns.

Requirements

Core Development

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, primarily in Java/JEE.
• Expert proficiency with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and Spring Data.
• Proven experience in designing and building Microservices and highly distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of common architectural and scaling patterns:
  Kafka & Scaling: Experience with message brokers, guaranteeing message order, and implementing idempotency.
  Saga Pattern: Practical application of distributed transactions for eventual consistency across microservices.
  CQRS: Understanding of Command Query Responsibility Segregation and managing eventual consistency.
  Orchestration vs Choreography: Ability to choose and implement appropriate service coordination strategies.
• Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Strong experience designing, documenting, and implementing APIs (RESTful services.

DevOps & Cloud

• Hands-on experience with Cloud Computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools, specifically Jenkins, for automation of build, test, and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with other SDLC tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Confluence).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Demonstrated experience in driving projects from Zero to Prod (concept to production deployment).

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical applications using Java, Spring Boot, and JEE technologies.
• Implement and manage microservices, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Design and build robust, secure, and well-documented APIs (REST/gRPC).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, QA) to define, design, and ship new features.
• Drive the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline using tools like Jenkins.
• Architect and implement solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and system design.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to established standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across various system components.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you'll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you'll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You'll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what's possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you'll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you're placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world's largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we've been at the forefront of the digital revolution - helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.