4387 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- 8+ years experience in Java backend development (Java 17+)
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Strong expertise in Java + Spring Boot / Spring Data / Spring Cloud
- Excellent SQL knowledge and experience optimising queries and data models
- Strong understanding of in-memory data loading and efficient join strategies
- Deep familiarity with Java tooling (Maven/Gradle, testing frameworks, dependency management)
- Proven experience building data processing or data-intensive applications
- Solid understanding of modern architectural patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture)
- Strong TDD skills and experience using static code analysis (e.g., SonarQube)
- Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences
- Nice to Have: Cloud experience: AWS / Azure / GCP
- Nice to Have: Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes
- Nice to Have: Distributed processing: Apache Spark / Flink
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance backend services for complex data processing workloads
- Design scalable architectures for large-volume calculations and data pipelines
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features
- Ensure optimal performance, quality, and reliability across backend services
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and defects
- Follow best-practice engineering standards, design patterns, and architectural principles
- Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) in day-to-day development
- Use static code analysis tools such as SonarQube to maintain clean, high-quality code
- Work efficiently with SQL, data joins, and large/complex datasets
- Leverage AI tooling to enhance productivity in coding and system design
Description
We are a leading investment bank based in London, seeking a Senior Java Developer with expertise in multithreading and caching for a contract role. You will join our dynamic team focused on developing high-performance backend services and scalable architectures for complex data processing workloads. Our company values innovative ideas and offers an engaging and collaborative work environment, equipped with cutting-edge technology. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our projects and enhance your skills in a fast-paced setting.
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The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 95 different Java Developer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Java Developers.