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# Java Application Developer

- **Company:** The Ascent Services Groupdion
- **Location:** Bournemouth, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Database Applications, Programming Tools, Spring-boot, Software Troubleshooting, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815170113-java-application-developer

## About the Role

* Strong full stack engineering background with deep expertise in Java and Spring/Spring Boot
 * Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (preference for AWS)
 * Experience using AI-assisted developer tools to improve engineering productivity (preference for agentic AI exposure)
 * Solid data analysis skills and comfort working with data-driven applications

## Description

Location: Bournemouth (5 days/week work from office)

Required Skills/Experience:

 * Strong full stack engineering background with deep expertise in Java and Spring/Spring Boot
 * Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (preference for AWS)
 * Experience using AI-assisted developer tools to improve engineering productivity (preference for agentic AI exposure)
 * Solid data analysis skills and comfort working with data-driven applications

Key Responsibilities:

 * Design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions for complex business and technical problems
 * Apply sound engineering judgment and innovative thinking to deliver solutions beyond standard patterns when needed
 * Contribute to technical architecture and design/build resilient microservices (scalability, reliability, maintainability)


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