Senior Java Developer - Full Remote

NEPSE Trading; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NEPSE Trading in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Java Developer to build our software product using Java, Vert.x, RxJava, Groovy, Couchbase, and Kafka. This is a 100% remote role with English fluency required and office hours aligned with UK time.

You will work in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban), mentor peers, lead design discussions, and contribute to production support, incident resolution, and automation in a CI/CD pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree is required.
• 5+ years of Java development experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Implement end-to-end systems using JVM, frameworks and tool ecosystem.
• Translate requirements into tasks and develop test-driven features.
• Apply SOLID principles to create well-structured, maintainable software.

Skills

Java development

JVM expertise

TDD

System design

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor or Master degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kafka

Couchbase

Vert.x

RxJava

Groovy

Job description

Category: IT Services Location: For our customer in the UK, we are looking for a FULL REMOTE Senior Java Developer with AWS or Azure. As Senior Java Developer, you will build the software product with Java, Vert.x, RxJava, Groovy, Couchbase, and Kafka, among other technologies. It runs on AWS & Azure with fully automated testing in a continuous deployment pipeline.

The team works according to Agile principles, adapting Kanban and other techniques as appropriate to succeed. This is a 100% remote position. Candidates need to be fluent in English. This position is also open for freelancers, who would like to commit long-term. Candidates need to be able to work in the normal office hours of the United Kingdom.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Using your in-depth knowledge of the JVM, frameworks, and the tool ecosystem to implement end-to-end systems without assistance;
• Translating requirements into tasks Producing test-driven features and demonstrating your familiarity with the TDD cycle;
• Applying your understanding of cohesion and the SOLID principles to create well structured, maintainable software;
• Working effectively with product stakeholders to communicate and translate needs into product improvements;
• Leading group discussions on system design and working with Product Managers to drive value;
• Supporting production systems, resolving incidents, and performing root cause analysis;
• Sharing knowledge with the wider engineering community;
• Mentoring and developing others around you;
• Producing proof of concepts to evaluate new tools;
• Profile Bachelor or Master degree;
• +5 years of Java development experience;
• Experience with cloud platform(s) (e.g. AWS, Azure, etc.);
• Experience with both SQL/NoSQL databases;
• Experience scaling systems;
• Experience working with multiple software development methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall;
• Fluent in English;
• Offered A challenging role for an international organization in New York;
• Attractive salary package;