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# Java Application Developer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, OpenShift, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6a99f13ab8ee9eb1411ef2ae/apply

## About the Role

* Strong commercial Java development experience.
 * Hands-on Apache Kafka experience.
 * Experience with microservices architectures.
 * Understanding of cloud-native development.
 * Experience working in Agile teams.
 * Ability to support and optimise production applications.

Desirable skills and experience

 * OpenShift experience.
 * Containerisation and cloud deployment technologies.
 * CI/CD and DevOps knowledge.
 * Experience within large-scale transformation programmes.

## Description

* Develop backend services using Java.
 * Build and support event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.
 * Deliver scalable microservices-based applications.
 * Participate in design, development, testing and deployment activities.
 * Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.
 * Support cloud-native deployments and production environments.
 * Contribute to Agile delivery and continuous improvement.


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