Java Developer

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Java
• Apply TDD and BDD practices to ensure high-quality, well-tested code
• Produce and maintain API specifications using OpenAPI (OAS) / YAML
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams including QA, DevOps, and Product
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance standards are met
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Technologies:

• API
• CI/CD
• Confluence
• DevOps
• GitLab
• Hibernate
• JIRA
• JPA
• Java
• OpenAPI
• Security
• TDD

• 5+ years commercial experience with Java
• Strong hands-on experience with TDD (and ideally BDD)
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Experience working with OpenAPI Specification (OAS) / YAML
• Solid version control experience using GitLab
• Hands-on exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working as an Agile practitioner (nice-to-have)
• Java persistence experience using Hibernate / JPA (nice-to-have)
• Familiarity with SonarQube and Veracode for code quality and security (nice-to-have)
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for delivery and documentation (nice-to-have)

We are actively looking to secure a Java Developer to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Our location in Knutsford, South Manchester supports a hybrid working model (2-3 days onsite in Radbroke). At Experis Consultancy, we are part of a global team with over 1000 consultants across 20 clients. Our UK operation is growing with aggressive plans for expansion, and we emphasize personal relationships with both our clients and employees, along with a passion for training, technology, and career development.