Java Developer (Contract)
Executive Placements · Kensington
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Start free — we apply for you →PBT Group is looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a collaborative development team delivering scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions. This role is suited to a developer who enjoys building robust backend applications, contributing to system design, and working across the full software development lifecycle in an Agile environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Java-based applications while collaborating closely with architects, business analysts, testers, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications.
Develop clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code following established development standards and best practices.
Participate in technical design sessions, solution discussions, and architecture reviews.
Contribute to system design, application enhancements, and new feature development.
Perform code reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application defects across development and testing environments.
Collaborate with Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery.
Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to automation and DevOps practices.
Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience developing enterprise applications using Java .
Solid experience with Java EE , Spring Boot , and Hibernate .
REST APIs , M icroservices , and Spring Boot
Experience developing RESTful services and backend APIs.
Good understanding of object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices.
Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or similar.
Familiarity with
Git
Maven
Gradle
Jenkins
Docker
CI/CD pipelines
Experience working with Java 8 and/or Java 11 .
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience working within Agile software delivery teams.
Advantageous Experience
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS
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