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# Senior Java Developer

- **Company:** GTC Recruitment
- **Location:** Radcliffe, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £56,716.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Server Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Unix, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS), Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, NoSQL, Mockito, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Backend, Build Management, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Web Architecture, Microservices
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5890525431

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience with Java (11/17/21+)
 * Experience leading or mentoring engineers
 * Strong background in microservices architecture
 * Experience building and consuming REST APIs
 * Strong understanding of TDD, BDD, and automated testing
 * Experience working in Agile environments
 * Experience supporting live production systems
 * Solid understanding of scalable web architecture
 * Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments
 * Desirable: experience with Kafka, ActiveMQ, or similar messaging systems
 * Desirable: experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
 * Desirable: experience with Mockito, Jackson, and JAX-RS
 * Desirable: experience with high-scale or high-traffic systems
 * Desirable: experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
 * Desirable: experience with CI/CD and DevOps tooling

## Description

* Lead or mentor a team of Java developers
 * Design and build server-side applications and RESTful APIs
 * Develop and maintain automated test suites using TDD and BDD
 * Support CI/CD and continuous deployment practices
 * Contribute to 2nd-line production support and incident resolution
 * Build scalable, high-performance distributed systems
 * Work with large datasets and ensure systems scale effectively
 * Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
 * Work in Linux/Unix-based environments

Technologies:

 * AWS
 * ActiveMQ
 * Azure
 * Backend
 * CI/CD
 * Cloud
 * DevOps
 * GCP
 * Support
 * Jackson
 * Java
 * Kafka
 * Linux
 * MongoDB
 * NoSQL
 * REST
 * TDD
 * Unix
 * Web
 * microservices, We are looking for an experienced Lead / Senior Java Developer to join our high-performing agile team building scalable, high-quality digital services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will guide developers while contributing directly to backend development, APIs, and automated testing. You will work on complex, high-traffic systems using modern engineering practices, helping us design and deliver robust, scalable services that are resilient and production-ready. We value clean engineering practices, high-quality code, and collaborative working in cross-functional agile teams.


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