Senior Backend Engineer (Java | Kafka | Cloud)

About the Role

Join Endava as a Senior Backend Engineer and help build scalable cloud-native platforms in a modern engineering environment.

Were looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex backend challenges designing distributed systems working with event-driven architectures and building reliable microservices at scale.

Youll work with modern technologies including Java Spring Boot Kafka cloud services and containerized environments while collaborating with international teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What Youll Do

• Design develop and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and evolve microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and asynchronous communication solutions using Kafka.
• Participate in technical design discussions code reviews and architectural decisions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines automated testing and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Ensure solutions meet performance scalability reliability and security requirements.
• Support continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and technical leadership.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

• 6 years of experience in backend software engineering.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and building microservices-based applications.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with REST APIs Docker and cloud-native development.
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure AWS or GCP).
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and automated testing strategies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced English level.

Nice to Have

• Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Python Spark Databricks Azure Event Hub ADF or Delta Tables.
• Experience in fintech payments banking e-commerce or other high-volume transaction environments.
• Exposure to distributed systems observability and performance optimization.

Additional Information :

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;  
• Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.

At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time