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Role: Kotlin or Java Developer
Type: Contract (inside IR35)
Location: Sheffield, UK
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in Kotlin or Java with the ability and willingness to work across both where required
- Experience developing REST APIs and working with frameworks such as Spring
- Solid understanding of microservice-based, API-driven architectures
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Optional / Nice to Have
- Experience with test automation
- Familiarity with Jenkins pipelines
- Exposure to event-driven architectures
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust backend services
- Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable APIs and microservices
- Contribute to architectural discussions and provide input on technology choices and best practices
- Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following agreed coding standards
- Build APIs and microservices that support multiple consuming applications
- Work closely with the engineering team to continuously improve development processes
- Participate in peer reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives
Skills & Experience Summary
- Expertise in Kotlin or Java (with flexibility to work across both)
- Strong experience with REST APIs and microservices architectures
- Experience working with AWS, including the use of cloud-native services
- Solid understanding of microservices design patterns
- Experience working in Agile delivery teams
- Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
