Java Full Stack Developer

Clayton
Manchester, United Kingdom
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
JavaScript
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Application Performance Management
HTML5
Azure
CSS
Code Review
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Github
PostgreSQL
Enterprise Messaging Systems
MongoDB
MySQL
NoSQL
OAuth
Scrum
RabbitMQ
JSON Web Token
SQL Databases
TypeScript
Enterprise Software Applications
Okta
React
Spring-boot
Software Security
Backend
GIT
Containerization
Angular
Kafka
Front End Software Development
REST
Software Version Control
Docker
Jenkins
Microservices

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer to join a large-scale technology programme within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern enterprise applications, working across both backend and frontend technologies in a fast-paced Agile environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on business-critical systems, leveraging cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, and modern development practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.

  • Build responsive and intuitive front-end applications using Angular or React.

  • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to support enterprise-wide applications and services.

  • Collaborate with business analysts, architects, developers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

  • Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.

  • Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices.

  • Support deployment activities and contribute to CI/CD initiatives.

  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing application support.

  • Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend continuous improvements.

Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.

  • Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and Microservices architectures.

  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.

  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.

  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

  • Strong understanding of Git and modern version control practices.

  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

  • Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD tools including Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

  • Understanding of API security frameworks including OAuth2, JWT, and Keycloak.

  • Experience working within Banking, Financial Services, or Capital Markets environments.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive day rate.

  • Opportunity to work for a respected international bank

  • Long-term contract opportunity- 12 months + extensions

  • Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes.

  • Opportunity to work with modern cloud and microservices technologies.

  • Collaborative and innovative working environment.

First round interviews are now being booked in, send in your CV for a confidential discussion

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