Backend Developer - Java / Spring Boot

Backend Developer – Java / Spring Boot We’re looking for an experienced Backend Developer / Java Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team building large-scale, customer-facing applications. This is an opportunity to work on modern backend systems where Java, Spring Boot and microservices are central to the technology stack. You’ll be involved in designing and developing scalable services, solving complex technical challenges and delivering features that have a tangible impact on customers. The role You’ll work across the full backend development lifecycle, from technical design and implementation through to deployment and continuous improvement. You’ll be working with distributed systems and large-scale applications, collaborating closely with other engineers and technical stakeholders. Key skills and experience: Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring BootProven experience developing microservices and distributed systemsExperience building customer-facing applicationsStrong experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databasesExperience working with large-scale applications, ideally supporting 10,000+ usersExperience with AWS, Kubernetes and DockerGood understanding of CI/CD and Git, ideally including GitLab CI/CDKafka experience would be advantageousA strong technical background in Java backend development and distributed systemsEvidence of delivering measurable improvements, features or business/customer outcomes Desirable: Experience within FinTech, financial services or paymentsExperience working with Kafka/event-driven architecturesExperience operating highly available, high-volume applicationsExperience working in modern Agile engineering environments