IT & Software

Java backend Developer

Insight International (UK) Ltd

Bournemouth · England · United Kingdom

Java Software Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build and optimize real-time data pipelines leveraging Apache Kafka, Flink, and Spark/Databricks.
  • Develop robust data distribution and streaming solutions for high-throughput systems.
  • Deploy, manage, and monitor services in containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for relational databases.
  • Integrate and manage applications in AWS cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and integration of features.
  • Implement monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Datadog) for system health and performance tracking.
  • Maintain high standards of code quality, reliability, and security.

Primary Skills

  • Strong programming skills in Java and Spring Boot.
  • Hands‑on experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
  • Proficiency with Kafka and distributed streaming systems.
  • Solid understanding of SQL and data modeling.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Working knowledge of Flink, Spark, or Databricks for data processing.
  • Familiarity with AWS services (ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, etc.).
  • Basic scripting in Python for automation or data manipulation.

Secondary Skills

  • Experience with Datadog, Prometheus, or other monitoring tools.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of data engineering best practices and real‑time analytics.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

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