Senior Java Developer

• Design & Development: Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Microservices: Architect and implement solutions using a microservices architecture, ensuring systems are loosely coupled and resilient.
• Best Practices: Champion software engineering best practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, and clean code principles.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (Front-end, DevOps, Product) in an Agile/Scrum environment to define, build, and deliver new features.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Lifecycle Management: Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from concept and coding to testing, deployment, and production support.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and retrospectives to improve both the codebase and team processes.

Do you have experience in Unit testing?, * Core Java: Extensive commercial experience with Java (Java 11 or 17+).

• Spring Ecosystem: Deep expertise with Spring (including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA).
• API Development: Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Modern Practices: Solid understanding of microservices, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Testing: Strong knowledge of unit testing and integration testing using frameworks like JUnit and Mockito, with a commitment to TDD.
• Databases: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• DevOps Mindset: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Agile: Experience working in Agile development teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of reactive programming.
• Experience with Kotlin or other JVM languages.
• Understanding of event-driven architecture., * Problem-Solver: You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can tackle complex technical challenges.
• Collaborative: You are a team player with excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive: You are inquisitive, ask the right questions, and are always looking for ways to improve systems and processes.
• Mentor: You have a natural inclination to help others grow and share your knowledge freely.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already hold the full and permanent right to work in the UK., Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,104.80-£75,484.50 per year

Application question(s):

• What are your total annual compensation expectations for this role, in British Pounds (GBP)? Please provide a base salary range.
• This is a Hybrid role and requires significant collaboration with teams based in North American time zones. Are you able and willing to work this schedule consistently?
• If successful, what would be your earliest possible start date? Please include your current notice period.
• Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship?