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# Platform Backend Java Engineer (Hybrid, Fixed-Term)

- **Company:** NextWave Consulting Ltd
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Security, Data Structures, SQL Databases, Backend
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815191387-platform-backend-java-engineer-hybrid-fixed-term

## About the Role

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Backend Java Developer in Birmingham to build core backend services for data access governance. The role involves heavy lifting with Java (17/21), Spring, and SQL planning. As part of a hybrid team, you will implement policies and work on high-throughput services. Strong hands-on Java experience, solid understanding of data structures and performance are essential. The salary range is £50,000 - £65,000, depending on experience, with a focus on robustness and observability.
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## Description

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Backend Java Developer in Birmingham to build core backend services for data access governance. The role involves heavy lifting with Java (17/21), Spring, and SQL planning. As part of a hybrid team, you will implement policies and work on high-throughput services. Strong hands-on Java experience, solid understanding of data structures and performance are essential. The salary range is £50,000 - £65,000, depending on experience, with a focus on robustness and observability.


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