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# Java Developers (SC)

- **Company:** Lucid Support Services Ltd
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Generation, Code Review, DevOps, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Liquibase, Microsoft Dynamics, Management of Software Versions, Openapi, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-38B860BC67D3F2C6C0/

## About the Role

* Java & Backend Engineering
 * 6+ years' commercial Java development experience.

Strong expertise with:

 * Java 17+
 * Spring Boot 3
 * Spring Kafka
 * Proven experience building microservices and distributed systems.
 * Strong understanding of event-driven architecture patterns.
 * API Development
 * Experience designing and implementing RESTful services from OpenAPI specifications.
 * Experience using generated API stubs and code generation tooling.
 * Strong understanding of API versioning, security and governance.
 * Messaging & Integration
 * Extensive experience with Apache Kafka.

Desirable Skills

 * Experience delivering solutions within UK Central Government or wider public sector.
 * Knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and service assessments.
 * Microsoft Dynamics 365 integration experience.
 * .NET/C# development experience.
 * Terraform or Infrastructure as Code tooling.
 * Docker and Kubernetes.
 * DevSecOps and Secure by Design practices.

## Description

You will be a hands-on engineer with strong experience in modern Java development, event-driven architectures, and microservices-based solutions. The role requires close collaboration with architects, product teams, DevOps engineers, and other delivery partners to accelerate service delivery whilst maintaining high engineering standards., * Build and enhance Java-based microservices within parallel delivery workstreams.

 * Design and implement secure, scalable APIs and Back End services.
 * Develop event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka-based architectures.
 * Create cloud-native applications and integrations within AWS.
 * Translate OpenAPI specifications into robust REST services using generated stubs and code generation approaches.
 * Implement resilient patterns including idempotency and exactly-once-effect processing.
 * Develop and maintain database schemas and migrations using PostgreSQL and Flyway/Liquibase.
 * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
 * Write comprehensive automated tests including unit, integration and contract tests.
 * Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews and architectural decision-making.
 * Work effectively within Agile multidisciplinary teams delivering government services.