Kotlin/Java Developer
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,South Yorkshire,Sheffield
- Full Time, Contract
- £350 - £360 per day
Job Description:
Join a leading independent Banking and services provider as a Kotlin/Java Developer.
Job Overview:The role sits within a Developer Experience (DevX) function focused on building and managing platforms that enable software engineering teams to develop, deploy, and operate applications efficiently and consistently.You will work on client- and product-facing web applications and internal platforms, contributing to reusable frameworks and tooling that support multiple development teams. The focus is on scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that improve developer productivity and platform reliability.
Location: Sheffield
Rate: In-scope IR35 £360 per day (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company).
Contract Length: up to 31/12/2026
Work Schedule: 3 days onsite/week
Key Responsibilities
*Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust backend services
*Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable APIs and microservices
*Contribute to architectural discussions and provide input on technology choices and best practices
*Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following agreed coding standards
*Build APIs and microservices that support multiple consuming applications
*Work closely with the engineering team to continuously improve development processes
*Participate in peer reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
*Strong experience in Kotlin or Java with the ability and willingness to work across both where required
*Experience developing REST APIs and working with frameworks such as Spring
*Solid understanding of microservice-based, API-driven architectures
*Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
*Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
*Experience working in Agile environments
*Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Optional / Nice to Have
*Experience with test automation
*Familiarity with Jenkins pipelines
*Exposure to event-driven architectures
Additional Information:
Interview Process: In Person / Teams/Telephonic
How to Apply:If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Overview:The role sits within a Developer Experience (DevX) function focused on building and managing platforms that enable software engineering teams to develop, deploy, and operate applications efficiently and consistently.You will work on client- and product-facing web applications and internal platforms, contributing to reusable frameworks and tooling that support multiple development teams. The focus is on scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that improve developer productivity and platform reliability.
Location: Sheffield
Rate: In-scope IR35 £360 per day (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company).
Contract Length: up to 31/12/2026
Work Schedule: 3 days onsite/week
Key Responsibilities
*Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust backend services
*Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable APIs and microservices
*Contribute to architectural discussions and provide input on technology choices and best practices
*Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following agreed coding standards
*Build APIs and microservices that support multiple consuming applications
*Work closely with the engineering team to continuously improve development processes
*Participate in peer reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
*Strong experience in Kotlin or Java with the ability and willingness to work across both where required
*Experience developing REST APIs and working with frameworks such as Spring
*Solid understanding of microservice-based, API-driven architectures
*Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
*Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
*Experience working in Agile environments
*Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Optional / Nice to Have
*Experience with test automation
*Familiarity with Jenkins pipelines
*Exposure to event-driven architectures
Additional Information:
Interview Process: In Person / Teams/Telephonic
How to Apply:If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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