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# Java Developer

- **Company:** Gtc Recruitment
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Junit, Live Connect (Windows), MongoDB, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Java Application Server, Spring-boot, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225510616/java-developer

## About the Role

You'll be a proactive and collaborative Software Engineer with strong commercial experience in Java and Spring Boot.

You should be comfortable working in an Agile environment and have experience developing modern, production-grade software.

We're particularly interested in developers with experience of:

 * Building scalable and resilient distributed systems.
 * Event-driven architecture and messaging.
 * AWS cloud technologies.
 * Microservices and API development.
 * Automated testing and CI/CD.
 * Production support and troubleshooting.
 * Monitoring, logging and application performance.
 * Docker and/or Kubernetes.
 * Large-scale digital services.

Experience within government or public-sector digital programmes would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

## Description

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Java engineer to work with a modern technology stack including Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and MongoDB, while contributing to the development of highly scalable, secure and resilient digital services.

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary Agile team, collaborating with engineers, architects and delivery professionals to turn complex requirements into reliable, production-ready software.

What You'll Be Working With

 * Java & Spring Boot
 * AWS
 * Apache Kafka
 * MongoDB
 * Microservices & REST APIs
 * Automated testing - JUnit & integration testing
 * Git & version control
 * CI/CD
 * Agile delivery and modern engineering practices

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications and services.

Build scalable and resilient microservices using Spring Boot.

Develop RESTful APIs and integrations with other systems.

Work with Kafka and event-driven architectures.

Develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using AWS.

Work with MongoDB and NoSQL technologies.

Write robust automated unit and integration tests.

Troubleshoot defects and complex technical issues.

Contribute to the performance, resilience and operational stability of live services.

Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Contribute to Agile ceremonies, code reviews and technical discussions.

Collaborate with Software Engineers, Technical Architects and other delivery professionals.

Contribute to engineering standards, documentation and continuous improvement.

Support production services and participate in 3rd-line support when required.


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