Java Developer

Role - Java Kotlin Developer

Location - Burgess Hill, UK (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week)

Type - Contract (Inside IR35)/Fixed Term (12 months)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications and services using Java.
• Build clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints.
• Work with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and design efficient data models.
• Collaborate with frontend/mobile teams to integrate APIs and ensure seamless user experiences.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and reliability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Document technical designs, APIs, and key system components.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of:
• API Development
• Object-oriented and functional programming principles
• Experience with at least one of the following stacks:
• Backend: Spring Boot / Ktor / Micronaut / Quarkus