Backend Specialist (Java & Kotlin)

Location: London (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week)

Type: Full-time / Permanent

Experience: 5-7 years

We are seeking a high-caliber Backend Specialist with a strong foundation in Java and Kotlin to join our development team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and scaling robust Microservices using the Spring Boot ecosystem.

The Role

You will take full ownership of the software development lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment. You’ll be tasked with building efficient, maintainable backend solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance features.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & Maintain: Build robust applications using Java and Kotlin within a Spring Boot environment.
• Architect: Design and implement scalable Microservices architectures.
• Collaborate: Work with Project Leads, BAs, and DevOps to translate requirements into technical solutions and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Quality Assurance: Write clean code, perform unit/integration testing, and participate in peer code reviews.
• Mentor: Guide junior developers and uphold high engineering standards across the team.

Technical Requirements

• 5-7 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Expertise in Java and Kotlin.
• Deep understanding of Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Proven experience building and deploying Microservices.
• Strong skills in developing RESTful APIs and troubleshooting complex production issues.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.