Back End Developer

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Java Back-End Developer (Azure / AWS) – Contract | London (Hybrid)

Contract: 12+ months

IR35: Outside IR35

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

We are supporting a consultancy delivering enterprise-scale technology programmes for a major client. They are seeking an experienced Java Back-End Developer with strong cloud (Azure/AWS) expertise to join a long-term engagement working on modern, microservices-based systems.

This role suits a senior engineer who enjoys hands-on development, cloud-native architectures, and working within agile, high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with fellow developers and technical stakeholders
Design and implement microservices using the Spring Boot framework
Work across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Integrate microservices with databases and external systems
Work with streaming technologies such as Kafka
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure and/or AWS
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects
Write and maintain automated test cases to ensure design and quality standards are met
Produce clear and well-structured technical documentation for microservices

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong development experience with Java (SDK 8 or later)
Proven experience building microservices using Spring Boot
Hands-on experience with Azure or AWS, including service integration and development
Experience working with relational databases (Oracle or similar)
Understanding of Agile methodologies and the full SDLC
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, delivery-focused mindset with a positive attitude

Desirable (Nice to Have)

Front-end development experience with React
Familiarity with financial markets, instruments, or trade lifecycle
Ability to write and optimise SQL
Experience with event-driven or streaming architectures

Qualifications & Background

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
10+ years of overall IT industry experience
Proven experience working in Agile delivery environments
Strong track record of collaborating effectively within high-performing teams

Why Consider This Role?

Long-term Outside IR35 contract
Opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-scale systems
Hybrid working model based in London
Consultancy-led environment with strong engineering standards

Interested?

Apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

About the Company

MRP Group have been providing skilled resources to the communications industry for over 20 years and have subsequently built an extensive network of associates, such that we now provide skills into many of the leading system integrators, vendors, outsourcers and carriers on an international level. This level of coverage, and our ability to source internationally, provides an ideal base to provide a Flexible Resource proposition for your organisation, thereby enabling you to respond to your client’s needs with greater agilit... Know more

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