Java Backend Engineer

Eteam — United Kingdom · Posted ~2 hours ago

Mid Contract Hybrid £380 per day

Skills

Java Spring Boot Microservices REST APIs Kafka Backend development Unit testing Integration testing REST

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A backend engineering role focused on designing and maintaining scalable enterprise applications. You will build APIs, develop microservices, improve system reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams using modern software engineering practices.

Highlights

Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale backend systems with modern technologies, scalable architectures, and collaboration across engineering teams.

Description

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Java Backend Engineer Location: Sheffield Duration: Until 31/12/2026 Work setup: 3 days onsite/week Pay Rate: £380 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella) Role Description: Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.Develop and support Microservices-based architectures following industry best practices.Build RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure solutions.Develop asynchronous/event-driven solutions using Kafka or similar messaging platforms.Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.Participate in system design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews.Write unit, integration, and automation tests.Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA teams, DevOps teams, and stakeholders throughout the SDLC.Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment automation.Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution. Mandatory Skills: Java 8/11/17+OOPs ConceptsCollections FrameworkMultithreading & ConcurrencyException HandlingDesign PatternsJVM Performance TuningSpring BootSpring MVCSpring Data JPASpring SecuritySpring CloudHibernate/JPAMicroservices ArchitectureService DiscoveryAPI GatewayCircuit Breaker PatternsDistributed TransactionsResiliency & Fault ToleranceREST APIsOpenAPI / SwaggerJSON/XMLAPI Security If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.