Queen Square Recruitment
Lead Java Developer
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New Exciting opportunity for the role Senior Java Developer
Location: London (1 day from Office)
Contract Duration: 1 Year
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
The Role
This role will have a significant impact on delivering innovative solutions for one of the leading retailers in the UK, driving digital transformation and enhancing customer experiences. You’ll work on projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies such as microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud platforms, contributing to scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.
Your Profile
Essential skills/experience:
- Strong hands-on experience with Java 21/25 and Spring Boot.
- Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based applications.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures.
- Strong experience developing REST APIs and distributed systems.
- Experience with AWS cloud services and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (EKS).
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application deployment.
- Experience managing infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
- Strong knowledge of MongoDB, Mongo Atlas, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control using GitHub.
- Experience with application monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation using tools such as New Relic and Bosun.
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Desirable skills/experience:
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- Experience working within large-scale retail or eCommerce environments.
- Knowledge of cloud-native architecture patterns and distributed system design.
- Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools and modern software development practices.
- Experience with performance testing and non-functional testing methodologies.
- Understanding of security best practices for cloud and microservices-based applications.
- Experience mentoring developers and contributing to engineering standards and best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps delivery methodologies.
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