Senior Java Developer

Mastek Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to work with BFSI clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and collaboration skills, with proficiency in key AWS services and programming languages such as Java and Kotlin. This role emphasizes guiding team members and requires a strong understanding of CI/CD processes. The firm champions diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from various backgrounds. Join a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with key AWS services such as S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
• Strong understanding of security principles within AWS environments.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with Angular framework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide team members in a DevOps culture.
• Build and manage continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Implement complex workflows using services like Amazon Step Functions.
• Monitor and debug applications using tools like Datadog.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in AWS services

Fluency in Kotlin/Java

Experience with SQL

Understanding of security principles

Building CI/CD pipelines

Experience with Docker

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer for one of the BFSI client.

Senior Developer:

Skills Senior developer with the following skills and experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills key for working in DevOps culture with ability to guide team members, when needed. Growth mindset.

Essential Skills Core AWS Services: Proficiency / understanding of key AWS services listed below:- S3- Athena- Glue- Lambda- DynamoDB- OpenSearch- CloudFormation- API Gateway- ECS- CloudWatch

Programming and Core Services • Fluency in Kotlin/Java, NodeJS, TypeScript • SQL

Databases Experience with SQL, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB

Security – strong understanding of security principles within the AWS environment, including RBAC and the principle of least privilege, storing credentials securely using Secrets Manager/KMS, and handling sensitive data such as email addresses and tokens securely.

CI/CD – Building and managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines is a key skill. Experience with Git and GitHub Actions Workflow Management – Understanding of services like Amazon Step Functions to implement complex workflows - Desirable Containers – experience of working with Docker and ECS Good understanding of DevOps / DevSecOps concepts

Other Skills Monitoring and debugging – familiarity with tools like Datadog Familiarity with Angular framework

Why Join Us?

• We’re a purpose‑driven organisation committed to creating positive impact and championing inclusion.
• You’ll join a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• We celebrate difference and believe diverse perspectives lead to stronger solutions.
• Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply — great talent comes from a variety of backgrounds.
• Your lived experience, unique strengths, and personal story matter — they help us design better outcomes for the communities we serve.
• We celebrate diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives, and believe these differences enable us to create meaningful impact. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fairness and inclusion for all, regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Ready to Make an Impact?

📩 Apply now and help us build a more inclusive, digitally empowered future.