Overview

Role: Java Developer

Location: Edinburgh

Work Mode: Hybrid

Contract Role

Experience: 8+ Years

Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with strong experience in microservices architecture to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications following best practices and coding standards.
• Develop and implement microservices-based architecture, ensuring modularity, scalability, and reliability.
• Work with RESTful APIs, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and asynchronous processing.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipeline integration and deployment automation.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, and troubleshooting of application issues.
• Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions, providing technical guidance to junior developers.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions for continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of Java development experience, with strong knowledge of Java 8+ features.
• Extensive experience in microservices architecture and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and API versioning.
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL & NoSQL – MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.