Backend Java Developer

TEKsystems

Full-time IT & Technology
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Location
burgess hill, england, United-Kingdom
Posted
May 21, 2026

Job Description

Overview

This role focuses on building and maintaining backend microservices using modern Java (17+) and event-driven architectures powered by Kafka. The position involves working across distributed systems, REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and containerised cloud-native environments using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend microservices in Java (17+).
  • Design and implement event-driven systems (Kafka preferred).
  • Work with RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
  • Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Debug and solve complex problems.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 4+ years of professional Experience in Java development
  • Strong Experience designing and building microservices-based architecture...