Java Full Stack Developer - Contract

Role: Java Full Stack Developer

Location: Bournemouth/Glasgow, UK - (Onsite 5 days a week)

Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based applications.
• Deliver secure, stable, and scalable solutions across various business and technical domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Take ownership of projects, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Ensure best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Core Java & Functional Programming: Minimum 5 years of experience with strong understanding of functional programming concepts.
• Spring Ecosystem: At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Spring, Spring REST, Spring Boot, and JPA.
• Kubernetes: Minimum 2 years of experience deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes.
• Front End Technologies: Working knowledge of Angular and React UI frameworks (2+ years).
• Testing: Deep expertise in JUnit and integration testing
• SQL: Ability to write efficient and optimized SQL queries
• Agile Methodologies: Solid understanding of Agile practices and principles.
• CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Design Principles: Strong grasp of software design principles and patterns.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Kafka, MQ, or other streaming services.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Co-pilot.