Java Backend Engineer (Spring/Kafka) – Hybrid London

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in the UK is seeking a software engineer to develop innovative solutions for internal users. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka, ensuring high-quality standards while balancing feature development with technical debt. The company offers a hybrid working model with two days in the office, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and a pension plan. Candidates should have strong collaboration skills and an interest in emerging technologies.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

27 days holiday plus two volunteering days

Hybrid working pattern

Contributory pension plan

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Commercial experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Strong collaboration on complex projects.
• Enjoys delivering high-quality code and likes to debate different solutions.
• Clear understanding of testing best practices.
• Wants to use the latest technologies and improve team processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and improvements using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, and Kafka.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Balance feature development with technical debt.
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and extensible code.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Kafka

Collaboration

Testing best practices

Tools

Docker

SQL

Job description

A pioneering technology company in the UK is seeking a software engineer to develop innovative solutions for internal users. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka, ensuring high-quality standards while balancing feature development with technical debt. The company offers a hybrid working model with two days in the office, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and a pension plan. Candidates should have strong collaboration skills and an interest in emerging technologies.