Kotlin/Java Developer

4791230
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Sheffield
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Software Development
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    £360 per day

Contract Opportunity - Kotlin/Java Developer - Sheffield

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

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