Backend Engineer (Java+AWS+AI)

RemoteStar
Cambridge, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Database Design Java Persistence API Enterprise Messaging Systems MongoDB Pair Programming Software Engineering Data Logging Test-Driven Development (TDD) Spring-boot Software Troubleshooting
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Backend Gitlab Apache Kafka Restful APIs Splunk Software Version Control Data Pipelines

Requirements

  • Java & Spring/Spring Boot: 8+ years of extensive experience in building and

deploying back-end services.

  • 8+ years of experience in Backend development.
  • MongoDB & JPA: Proficient in database design, management, and optimization.
  • GitLab: Strong knowledge of version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
  • REST API Services: Proficient in designing and consuming RESTful web

services.

  • Kafka: Skilled in implementing real-time data pipelines and messaging systems.
  • Splunk: Expertise in monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting application

performance.

  • Team Leadership: Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and managing

development teams. Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proven track record of leading successful development projects.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile

methodologies.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience with TDD (Test Driven Development), Pair Programming and Extreme

About the company

2026-07-09T07:08:51.727Z About Client: A FTSE 250 global fintech company headquartered in London with a presence in 18 countries and five continents. Their award-winning products and platforms empower go- getters around the world giving them access to over 19,000 financial markets.

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