Ubique Systems
Software Engineer
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Hiring: Java Backend Engineer / Java Full Stack Engineer
Location: Leeds, UK
Work Model: [Hybrid / Onsite – please update if applicable]
Contract Rate: Up to £400 per day
Contract Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Engineer / Java Full Stack Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team working on scalable, cloud-based applications and modern microservices.
This opportunity is suitable for professionals with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, SQL, APIs, and cloud-based application development. Candidates with experience in Java backend development who also have exposure to React, Kafka, GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based backend applications and microservices.
- Build and enhance modern applications using Java 17 and Spring Boot.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and web services.
- Work closely with engineering, product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Contribute to technical design, architecture discussions, and engineering best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and support high standards for code quality, security, performance, and maintainability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and production issues.
- Support and mentor other developers where required.
- Contribute to CI/CD, containerization, testing, and cloud deployment activities.
- Work with frontend teams and contribute to React-based development where relevant.
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Core Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Java, ideally Java 17 or newer.
- Strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
- Experience designing and developing Microservices.
- Strong understanding of REST APIs and web services.
- Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
- Experience with database design, query optimization, indexing, and transactions.
- Experience with unit testing and integration testing.
- Knowledge of software engineering principles such as SOLID and clean-code practices.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
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Candidates with strong Java and Spring Boot experience are encouraged to apply, even if they do not have experience with every technology listed above.
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Candidates based in Leeds or within a reasonable commuting distance are encouraged to apply.
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