Java Developer - Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture

Our client partners with one of the UK's leading retail organisations, driving digital innovation and transformation across their technology landscape. They specialise in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that directly impact customer experiences. With a focus on modern architecture patterns and cloud-native technologies, they create solutions that support millions of users. Their work spans microservices development, event-driven architectures, and cloud platforms, positioning them at the forefront of retail technology innovation.

• 8-10 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot frameworks
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and Kafka
• Solid understanding of CI/CD processes and tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments

Nice to have:

• Exposure to AWS cloud services or AI technologies
• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as Gatling and JMeter
• Knowledge of system monitoring tools like New Relic and Grafana
• Experience in shell scripting for automation

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
• Design and implement microservices and event-driven architectures with Confluent Kafka
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and shell scripting
• Write and execute unit, integration, and performance tests using Mockito, Gatling, and JMeter
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise systems using New Relic and Grafana
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Apply secure coding practices across all development activities