Java Backend Developer

NTT DATA
Greater London, UK
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Applications Architecture Component-Based Software Engineering Application Performance Management Unit Testing Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineering Code Coverage Code Review Computer Programming Databases
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Continuous Integration Relational Databases Database Queries Software Design Patterns DevOps Github Monitoring of Systems HP Systems Insight Manager Object-Oriented Software Development Scrum Methodology Systems Development Life Cycle Prometheus Application Data Software Construction Software Engineering SQL Databases Systems Integration Datadog Data Logging Enterprise Software Applications Grafana Spring-boot Backend Git Kotlin Containerization Gitlab-ci Integration Tests Solid Principles Kubernetes Api Design Restful APIs Splunk Dynatrace Docker Jenkins Microservices

Job description

  • Design, develop, test, and implement new application functionality using Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
  • Develop backend services, APIs, and reusable application components.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders and Business Analysts to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
  • Design and integrate RESTful APIs with internal and external applications.
  • Develop and optimize database queries and application data-access components.
  • Investigate complex production incidents and perform root cause analysis.
  • Implement permanent fixes for recurring production issues.
  • Drive improvements in application stability, performance, monitoring, and observability.
  • Participate in solution design, technical discussions, and code reviews.
  • Develop unit and integration tests and ensure appropriate test coverage.
  • Support application releases, deployments, and production readiness activities.
  • Collaborate with QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and support teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Follow Agile/Scrum and software engineering best practices.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications using Java and Spring technologies. The ideal candidate should have strong software engineering fundamentals, hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle, and the ability to work effectively in complex enterprise environments., * 7+ years of experience in Java application development and enterprise software engineering.

  • 4+ years of experience with Spring/Spring Boot and backend application development.
  • 3+ years of experience developing and integrating REST APIs and relational databases.
  • 3+ years of experience across the full SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Core Technical Skills

  • Programming: Java
  • Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot
  • API Development: REST APIs, System Integration
  • Databases: SQL, Relational Databases
  • Architecture: Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, Software Design Principles
  • Testing: Unit Testing, Integration Testing
  • Production Support: Incident Analysis, RCA, Troubleshooting
  • Engineering: Git, CI/CD, Code Reviews
  • Monitoring: Application Monitoring, Logging, Observability

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on experience with Kotlin.
  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications.
  • Experience with Microservices and distributed application architecture.
  • Experience with Docker and cloud-native application development.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience supporting business-critical production applications.
  • Strong understanding of application performance, resilience, and stability engineering.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About the company

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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