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# Java Backend Engineer IRC299950

- **Company:** Hitachi, Ltd
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Gradle, Spring-boot, Backend, Build Management, Integration Tests, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design, Microservices
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/java-backend-engineer-irc299950/49324963

## About the Role

Gradle, Java, Kafka, REST APIs, Spring Boot We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to design and build robust, scalable microservices. You'll work across the full backend stack - from API design through to production-grade integration testing - using modern Java and Spring technologies. Requirements Strong hands-on experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3 Proven experience building and maintaining microservices architectures Practical experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, event-driven patterns) Strong understanding of REST API design best practices Proficiency with Gradle for build management Familiarity with MapStruct and Feign Working knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD) patterns An integration-testing mindset - comfortable testing services in realistic, end-to-end scenarios, not just isolated units Job responsibilities Design, build, and maintain backend microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3 Design and implement clean, well-documented REST APIs Build