Remote Backend Developer
Posted 6 days 2 hours ago by WA Consultants Ltd
We are seeking 2 Backend Java Developer. A hands on role in modernising our core platform. This individual will be help in driving the migration away from legacy systems into, cloud native architectures, and working closely with your team to acheiuve these goals. This is new role. Ideally looking for someone who has worked in smaller teams where you can see your code make a difference. Ideal would be FinTech, InsurTech or other regulated industries but not essential.
Key Responisbilities- Implement robust microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data, and JPA.
- Integrate asynchronous workflows using message brokers such as AWS SQS.
- Own and evolve containerised deployment pipelines using Docker and CI/CD principles.
- Develop and manage data pipelines with Apache Airflow, with data transformation using Python and Pandas.
- Proficiency in Java with a good understanding of microservices architecture.
- Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Data, JPA, and Hibernate.
- Good knowledge of message brokers (particularly AWS SQS, SNS, or Kafka).
- Solid experience working with RESTful APIs, event driven systems, and distributed architectures.
- Hands on experience with Docker in production environments.
- Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (a plus).
- Understanding of infrastructure as code and CI/CD practices.
- Scripting and data manipulation skills using Python. (Nice to have)
- Proficient with Pandas for handling and transforming complex datasets.
- Hands on experience with Apache Airflow for data orchestration and pipeline scheduling.
- Experience in cloud based environments (especially AWS).
- Familiarity with legacy migration strategies and monolith to microservices transitions.
- Background in FinTech, InsurTech, or other regulated industries (optional but preferred).
Benefits include flextime working up to 2 days extra holiday a month. 25 days plus bank holidays increases yearly
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