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# Microservices Developer

- **Company:** Hastings Direct
- **Location:** Bexhill, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Iterative and Incremental Development, Scrum Methodology, Microservices
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815449397-microservices-developer

## About the Role

* Proven experience building Java microservices.
 * Experience working on agile delivery teams with iterative development.
 * Understanding of architectural principles and ability to contribute to technical discussions.
 * Mentoring experience and promoting best practices.
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

## Description

As a Microservices Developer within our CIO Technology Engineering team, you will design, build, and maintain scalable, secure and maintainable microservices-based applications.

You will work closely with senior engineers, architects and cross-functional scrum teams, participate in agile ceremonies, review code and support junior developers.

You will contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions and community of practice sharing and drive continuous improvement., * Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices in a commercial environment.

 * Apply engineering best practices and standards, ensuring code quality and performance.
 * Collaborate with agile delivery teams, participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives and reviews.
 * Mentor and support junior developers, promote good coding practices.
 * Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues, taking ownership of deliverables.
 * Share learnings through the community of practice, adopt new technologies to drive innovation.


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