Sr Java Backend Engineer / Principal Consultant

N Consulting Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company based in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer to work as a Principal Consultant. This hybrid role requires over 10 years of experience in backend development with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, alongside experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with containerized applications and microservices architecture. Competitive daily rates of £450 - £550 are offered, making it an exciting opportunity for seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in backend development using Java.
• Expertise in building and deploying containerized applications with Docker.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes for deployment and scaling.

Skills

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Backend development (Java)

Docker

Microservices architecture

Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

LocationSheffield, United Kingdom# Sr Java Backend Engineer / Principal Consultant at N Consulting LtdLocationSheffield, United KingdomSalary£450 - £550 / dayJob TypeFull-timeDate PostedDecember 22nd, 2025Apply Now Job Title : Sr Java Backend Engineer Location : Sheffield,UK Work Mode : Hybrid Principal Consultant / Program Manager

Required Skills

• – Spring Boot & Kubernetes Experience with 10 plus years
• Strong backend development experience using Java Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot (REST APIs, Microservices) Experience building and deploying containerised applications (Docker)
• Solid working knowledge of Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, config maps, secrets) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Good understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle)
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)