Expert Back-End Developer

Are you a highly experienced back-end developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, designing scalable systems and getting into the detail when needed? We’re looking for an Expert Back-End Developer to join a high-performing global technology environment, working on critical production solutions and modern cloud-based applications. This is a role for someone who can design, build, troubleshoot, influence technical decisions and share their expertise with others. What You’ll Be Working On You’ll be part of a development team responsible for the ongoing development, enhancement and support of enterprise applications. Your responsibilities will include: • Designing and developing robust Java-based back-end solutions. • Building and maintaining microservices and API-driven applications. • Developing RESTful web services and scalable integration solutions. • Working with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, including Angular and Node.js. • Designing solutions using Azure Cloud and cloud-native technologies. • Contributing to cloud architecture and infrastructure design. • Working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. • Developing and integrating APIs across multiple systems. • Participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to sprint planning, refinement and sizing. • Engaging with end users and stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements. • Translating complex requirements into practical technical solutions. • Identifying technical risks and impediments and proactively driving them to resolution. • Presenting proposed solutions to Product Owners and other stakeholders. • Ensuring development work meets established quality, coding and testing standards. • Supporting existing applications and contributing to DevOps and production support. • Preparing technical and system documentation. • Mentoring and coaching other developers and sharing technical knowledge across teams. Requirements We’re looking for deep hands-on experience across a combination of: Backend Development • Java • JavaScript • JSON • Node.js • Microservices • RESTful APIs • API-driven development • Web services Cloud • Microsoft Azure • Azure cloud architecture • Cloud infrastructure • Azure App Service • Azure Container Apps • Azure Functions • PaaS technologies Databases • Oracle • PostgreSQL • SQL DevOps & Development Tools • GitHub • Git • Bitbucket • GitHub Actions • Maven • Terraform • DevOps practices • CI/CD pipelines Frontend Exposure • Angular • JavaScript UI frameworks Collaboration • Jira • Confluence • Agile software delivery What Makes You Stand Out? We're looking for someone who can move comfortably between big-picture architecture and the technical detail. You should be able to: • Conceptualise complex technical problems and turn them into workable solutions. • Design systems using modern microservices and API-based architecture. • Make sound technical decisions across cloud and application environments. • Troubleshoot complex production and application issues. • Understand how applications, cloud infrastructure and APIs fit together. • Work independently on challenging technical problems. • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders. • Mentor and support other developers. • Share knowledge and help raise technical capability across the team. What We’re Looking For You'll ideally have: • An IT Degree or Diploma – advantageous. • At least 8–10 years of relevant software development experience. • Extensive experience implementing and monitoring software solutions. • Strong hands-on experience with Java and back-end development. • Strong experience with microservices and RESTful APIs. • Experience designing and delivering solutions in Azure Cloud. • Experience with SQL databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL. • Experience with manual and/or automated testing. • Experience working in Agile environments. • Strong understanding of cloud architecture and infrastructure. • The ability to operate at an expert level while still getting into the technical detail when required. Benefits • Cutting-edge global IT systems and processes. • Exposure to modern Azure, cloud and microservices architecture. • Flexible remote / on-site working. • A strong focus on work-life balance. • A highly motivating and fast-paced environment. • Collaboration with global technology teams. • Opportunities to mentor and influence technical teams. • Agile ways of working. • Modern, state-of-the-art offices. • Flexible working based on 1,960 hours over a 12-month period.