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# Backend Java Developer

- **Company:** Methods
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Perl (Programming Language), Spring Framework, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Java Application Server, Spring-boot, Backend, Microservices
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5868805973

## About the Role

* 6+ years hands-on experience with Java, Python, Spring, and RDBMS.
 * Strong object-oriented design and development skills, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
 * Excellent analytical ability.
 * Strong experience with relational databases and logical modelling.
 * Ability to query large relational databases in an optimized manner.
 * A culture of incorporating unit test cases when designing systems using JUnit.
 * Ability to write scripts in Shell, Perl, and Python.
 * Strong collaboration and communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently while following proper coding standards.
 * Exposure to leveraging AI agents and automation tools across software development, validation, and production deployment.
 * Excellent communication skills.

## Description

* We help manage, build, develop, and design Java applications with exposure to Spring Boot, microservices, and system design.
 * We develop new Market Risk applications and enhance existing ones.
 * We work as part of an Agile squad, following Agile principles and applying DevOps practices.
 * We collaborate with business partners and stakeholders.
 * We shape the tooling and technology landscape of Risk Management by introducing tools that enable better business processes and support regulatory obligations.

Technologies:

 * AI
 * AI Agents
 * Cloud
 * DevOps
 * Support
 * JUnit
 * Java
 * Perl
 * Python
 * Spring
 * Spring Boot
 * microservices
 * Backend


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