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# Senior Java/Kotlin Backend Engineer (Contract, Kubernetes)

- **Company:** Ventula Consulting Limited
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856362925-senior-javakotlin-backend-engineer-contract-kubernetes

## About the Role

Ventula Consulting is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Manchester with strong Java and Kotlin expertise and experience with Kafka. This hands-on senior contract role involves owning complex integration flows and shaping how a new team works, laying solid engineering foundations.



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