Senior Java Backend Developer

Senior Java Backend Developer

Posted 3 days ago by Intuition IT Solutions Ltd

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Summary: The role of Senior Java Backend Developer involves leveraging advanced Java features and frameworks to design and implement robust backend systems. Candidates are expected to have a strong grasp of cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and software engineering principles. The position emphasizes both mandatory and nice-to-have skills, indicating a preference for a well-rounded developer. The role is based in Leeds, UK, and focuses on building scalable microservices architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain backend systems using Java 17 and Spring Boot.
  • Design and optimize SQL databases and RDBMS schemas.
  • Implement messaging systems and manage data flow using Apache Kafka.
  • Utilize GCP services for cloud-based application deployment and management.
  • Apply DevOps tooling for CI/CD processes and container orchestration.
  • Ensure software quality through testing and adherence to engineering best practices.

Key Skills:

  • Proficiency in Java 17, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with SQL, RDBMS, and Apache Kafka.
  • Familiarity with GCP services and DevOps tooling (Git, CI/CD, Docker).
  • Understanding of software engineering fundamentals and security practices.
  • Knowledge of non-mandatory technologies such as MongoDB and observability tools.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Description:

Mandatory Skills & Experience

  • Java 17: Functional programming features, records, sealed classes, performance considerations.
  • Spring Boot: Auto-configuration, profiles, Spring Data/JPA, WebFlux (nice), validation, actuator.
  • SQL & RDBMS: Schema design, indexes, query optimization, transactions, isolation levels.
  • Apache Kafka: Topic design, partitioning strategy, consumer groups, offsets, retries/DLQ, schema registry/Avro/Protobuf.
  • GCP: Familiarity with Cloud Run or GKE, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Secret Manager, IAM, VPC; cost/perf trade-offs.
  • DevOps Tooling: Git, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab), Docker; Kubernetes fundamentals; IaC awareness.
  • Software Engineering Fundamentals: DDD concepts, SOLID, testing (unit/integration), performance profiling, and security basics (OAuth2/JWT, OWASP Top 10).

Non-Mandatory (Nice-to-Have)

  • MongoDB (schema design, indexes, aggregation).
  • Messaging systems: RabbitMQ, GCP Pub/Sub, or SQS/SNS.
  • Caching & Performance: Redis, Hazelcast; rate limiting; API gateways (Kong/Apigee).
  • Observability: Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/EFK, OpenTelemetry, distributed tracing.
  • Build & Infra: Maven/Gradle tuning, Helm charts, Terraform, Argo CD.
  • Testing: Testcontainers, WireMock/MockServer, contract testing (Pact), chaos testing basics.
  • Security: mTLS, secrets rotation, vulnerability scanning (Snyk/Trivy), supply chain security.

Skill Matrix-

Java Backend Developer

Java 8/17

Spring

Spring Boot

Microservices

Microservice Design Principles

Devops

APIGEE

GCP

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