Sr Java Backend Engineer /Principal Consultant

N Consulting Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Sheffield is looking for a Sr Java Backend Engineer to join their team. This role is hybrid and demands significant experience in backend development with Java. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Spring Boot for creating REST APIs and Microservices and experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. The position offers competitive daily rates ranging from £450 to £550. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of strong backend development experience using Java.
• Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot for REST APIs and Microservices.
• Experience building and deploying containerised applications using Docker.
• Solid working knowledge of Kubernetes for deployment and scaling.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Skills

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Java

Docker

AWS

Microservices

PostgreSQL

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

LocationSheffield, United Kingdom# Sr Java Backend Engineer /Principal Consultant at N Consulting LtdLocationSheffield, United KingdomSalary£450 - £550 /dayJob TypeFull-timeDate PostedDecember 22nd, 2025Apply Now**Job Title: Sr Java Backend Engineer****Location: Sheffield,UK****Work Mode: Hybrid****Principal Consultant/ Program Manager****Required Skills:****– Spring Boot & Kubernetes****Experience with 10 plus years*** **Strong backend development experience using Java*** **Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot (REST APIs, Microservices)*** Experience building and deploying containerised applications (Docker)* **Solid working knowledge of Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, config maps, secrets)*** Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)* Good understanding of microservices architecture* Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle)* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)