Java Backend Engineer

Description 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. Mobility: Comfortable working from the Glasgow office 2 days per week. 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 event-driven services using Kafka for asynchronous communication Apply domain-driven design principles to structure services around business capabilities Use MapStruct for clean object mapping and Feign for service-to-service communication Manage builds and dependencies using Gradle Write meaningful integration tests (not just unit tests) to ensure real-world reliability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable code Nice to Have Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Experience working in cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) What we offer Our goal is to build an inclusive positive culture where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, empowering people to create their own high standards and therefore more value. We work together to promote fairness while recognising, valuing and embracing differences – providing a transparent support structure and generous training budget to help our people develop skills to progress their career. Our region supports a hybrid model that can flex across a wide spectrum of working options determined by business, customer and individual needs. You'll benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness plan, private healthcare (clinical and mental wellbeing), discounted gym memberships, and in office yoga sessions and massages. We offer a fantastic benefits package including a competitive pension scheme and recognition schemes through bonus/reward initiatives. Colleagues are entitled to an annual volunteering day – so you can take time to support a cause close to your heart. We also love to stay social with trips to the zoo, quiz nights, sports events, theatre trips and much more. We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and we actively welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for this vacancy. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments. If you require any adjustments for the application process, the interview, or the job itself, or if you need this information in an accessible format, please contact uki-careers@globallogic.com. About GlobalLogic GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.