Software Developer (Kotlin & Java)

Were seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Kotlin & Java to join our team. This role is open to mid-level and senior candidates who are passionate about building robust scalable backend systems that drive real business value. As part of our high-performing team youll work on diverse challenging projects ranging from modernising enterprise platforms to developing innovative backend solutions that ensure high performance and reliability.

You are passionate about backend development thrive in solving complex technical challenges and excel in collaborative agile environments. You balance technical excellence with creativity and a commitment to delivering quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design build and maintain scalable secure and high-performance backend services using Kotlin & Java.
• API and Microservices Development: Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to support frontend and mobile applications.
• Database Management: Design and optimize database schemas queries and data storage solutions.
• System Performance: Ensure backend systems are performant reliable and scalable to meet user and business needs.
• Code Quality Assurance: Write clean maintainable code and conduct unit testing code reviews and performance tuning.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers DevOps engineers and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from planning and development to deployment and support.

Qualifications :

• Technical Expertise: Strong commercial experience in Kotlin & Java with relevant backend frameworks. Broader front-end experience with React is advantageous.
• Backend Architecture: Solid understanding of designing and building event-driven architectures using Kafka RESTful APIs microservices and distributed systems.
• Database Proficiency: Experience working with relational (e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL SQL Server) and/or NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) databases.
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS GCP Azure) and deploying backend services in cloud environments.
• Best Practices: Deep knowledge of coding standards design patterns and secure coding practices.
• DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies as required by projects.

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.

Additional Local Benefits 

• Monthly Lifestyle Allowance: Contribution towards health and wellbeing activities like gym memberships.  
• Novated Leasing: Pre-tax car leasing benefit for new and used cars. 
• Loyalty Leave: Receive an additional day of leave on your 3rd 4th and 5th work anniversaries accumulating up to a maximum of 3 extra days of leave per year.
• Inclusive Parental Leave Policy: 12 weeks of primary carers leave and 4 weeks of secondary carers leave. 
• Work From Anywhere: In addition to our hybrid working policy we also offer 20 days of working from anywhere per year. Ideal for an extended trip to get away from the city or visiting loved ones.

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