> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1926846-java-backend-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1926846-java-backend-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Backend Developer - **Company:** Infinity Quest - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £55,487.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, NoSQL, OAuth, Azure Active Directory, Data Streaming, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Backend, Apache Kafka, Cosmos DB, Graphql, Restful APIs, Spring Batch, Api Management, Confluent, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5826795615 ## About the Role * Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot, including Spring Batch and Spring Cloud, and building microservices. * Proficiency in REST API and GraphQL schema design. * Experience with NoSQL data modelling, such as Azure Cosmos DB; data streaming, such as Confluent Kafka; and authentication/authorization protocols, including OAuth 2.0 and Microsoft Entra ID. * Familiarity with Azure Cloud Services, including App Services, Azure Monitor, and API Management. * Collaborative communication skills: able to express ideas clearly in English and adapt technical content for diverse audiences while working closely with product managers, designers, and engineers in agile settings. * Strong commitment to quality, maintainability, documentation, and continuous learning. * AI-related skills, such as Spring AI or LangChain, are a strong plus. Profile we are looking for A strong backend engineer with deep Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST API, cloud, observability, and quality engineering experience, able to collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams in an agile environment. ## Description * Design, develop, and continuously improve intelligent digital products and services that support employees and HR stakeholders, with AI at the core. * Apply modern engineering practices, from analyzing user needs and developing new features to automated testing, deployment, and observability. * Ensure quality, security, reliability, and compliance by applying digital principles and implementing functional and non-functional requirements. * Build observability into solutions, monitor production health, help resolve incidents, and remediate root causes of risks and issues. * Advocate for user and stakeholder needs, ensuring AI solutions are explainable, ethical, and human-centric. * Share knowledge openly, contribute to hiring and onboarding, and help shape a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture. ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Agentic AI Systems for Critical Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1592-agentic-ai-systems-for-critical-workloads) - [GraphQL + Apollo + Next.js: A Lovely Trio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/311-graphql-apollo-next-js-a-lovely-trio) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)