java developer in cloud-native applications

SThree is a global STEM workforce consultancy that advises businesses, builds expert teams, and delivers project solutions across technology, engineering, life sciences, and financial services.

• Design and develop microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring frameworks;
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with distributed systems;
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes;
• Write clean, maintainable code and collaborate on code reviews;
• Troubleshoot and optimise performance across cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS;
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design discussions;
• Work with SQL databases and manage data pipelines;
• Support deployment and infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform.

• Proficiency in Java with proven experience developing production applications;
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring frameworks, and microservices architecture;
• Experience with cloud platforms, Azure and/or AWS, and containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes;
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and modern DevOps tooling;
• Experience with SQL and relational databases;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline;
• Right to work in the United Kingdom;
• Nice to have: Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Programmer or Oracle Certified Associate: Java SE certification, Spring Professional (VMware) certification, experience with API design, RESTful principles and distributed systems, familiarity with monitoring, logging and observability tools, knowledge of Python or Bash, experience with infrastructure-as-code practices.

• Contract position;
• Competitive daily rate of £500–700 per day;
• Contract extension and future permanent opportunities may be available.