Open roleExternal
Java Developer-Kotlin
- burgess hill, england, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- £50 - £70 Per Hour
Job Description
As a Java with Kotlin Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services and applications using modern Java and Kotlin frameworks. You’ll collaborate with product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality code, participate in code reviews, and improve engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance backend systems using Java and Kotlin
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
- Collaborate with DevOps to support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Participate in architectural discussions and suggest improvements
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve performance issues
- Review code and mentor junior engineers
- Contribute to API design and integration with frontend services
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in Java (8+)
- Kotlin solid practical experience
- Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, etc.)
- Good understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Experience with unit/integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, MockK)
- Ability to write effective technical documentation
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills