Role- Senior Java backend Developer

Location : Bournemouth, UK

Onsite 5 days/Week at office

Hiring Type - Contract Role

Mandatory skills: Flink or Spark or Databricks for data processing.

We are looking for 8+ years experienced highly skilled Software Engineer with strong experience in Java, Spring, and Microservices development, along with exposure to big data processing and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain scalable systems that process large volumes of data in real time.

JD:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.

Build and optimize real-time data pipelines leveraging Apache Kafka, Flink, and Spark/Databricks.

Develop robust data distribution and streaming solutions for high-throughput systems.

Deploy, manage, and monitor services in containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).

Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for relational databases.

Integrate and manage applications in AWS cloud environments.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and integration of features.

Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Datadog) for system health and performance tracking.

Maintain high standards of code quality, reliability, and security.

Primary Skills

Strong programming skills in Java and Spring Boot.

Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

Proficiency with Kafka and distributed streaming systems.

Solid understanding of SQL and data modeling.

Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Working knowledge of Flink, Spark, or Databricks for data processing.

Familiarity with AWS services (ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, etc.).

Basic scripting in Python for automation or data manipulation.

Secondary Skills

Experience with Datadog, Prometheus, or other monitoring tools.

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Knowledge of data engineering best practices and real-time analytics.

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Requirements added by the job poster

• 4+ years of work experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• No need for visa sponsorship
• Working in an onsite setting
• 8+ years of work experience with Java
• 2+ years of work experience with Azure Databricks

Pay: £47,516.50-£103,431.59 per year

Work Location: In person