Job Description

Edison Smart are working with a global technology business that's building large-scale backend platforms supporting millions of users. They're looking for a Senior Java Developer to join a high-calibre engineering team focused on distributed systems, cloud infrastructure and high-performance backend services.

This is a hands-on role where you'll design, build and optimise highly scalable Java applications, working with modern cloud technologies, real-time data streaming and microservices architecture.

What you'll do

• Design and develop high-performance backend services using Java.
• Build scalable distributed systems and REST APIs.
• Work with cloud-native technologies, streaming platforms and large datasets.
• Optimise system performance, reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver production-ready software.

Tech Stack

• Java 11/17+
• Spring Boot, Dropwizard
• Google Cloud Platform
• Kafka, Pub/Sub, Dataflow
• Cassandra, MySQL, BigQuery
• Kubernetes, Docker
• Jenkins, Gradle
• DataDog

What we're looking for

• 6+ years of Java backend development experience.
• Strong background in distributed systems and microservices.
• Experience building high-volume, highly available platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and containerised applications.
• Strong debugging, performance tuning and system design skills.