Java Application Developer

A leading organisation within the Energy & Utilities sector is seeking an experienced Java Application Developer to support the delivery of business-critical applications within a modern cloud-native environment. £520 p/d Inside IR35 Mainly Remote (1 day a week in London, the rest is WFH) 6 month+ contract In the role you will design, develop and support scalable backend services using Java, working within a microservices and event-driven architecture. Key responsibilities Develop backend services using Java. Build and support event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka. Deliver scalable microservices-based applications. Participate in design, development, testing and deployment activities. Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders. Support cloud-native deployments and production environments. Contribute to Agile delivery and continuous improvement. Essential skills and experience Strong commercial Java development experience. Hands-on Apache Kafka experience. Experience with microservices architectures. Understanding of cloud-native development. Experience working in Agile teams. Ability to support and optimise production applications. Desirable skills and experience OpenShift experience. Containerisation and cloud deployment technologies. CI/CD and DevOps knowledge. Experience within large-scale transformation programmes. If you're a Java and Kafka SME and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV to Jonathan.davies1@hays.com #4825245 - Jonathan Davies