Company Description
Who is HelloKindred?
HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.
Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.
Job Description
Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 31, 2026
Work Set Up: Remote (London/Croydon)
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance
Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Java Developer to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Java-based applications and services. This role requires strong expertise in Java development, Spring technologies, RESTful APIs, and microservices, along with a passion for building scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software while contributing to continuous improvements in development processes and engineering best practices.
What you will do:
Design, develop, test, and deploy Java-based applications and services.
Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and development teams to understand business and technical requirements.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and system issues.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, third-party services, and relational databases.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and engineering practices.
Support Agile development activities and collaborate effectively within Scrum teams.
Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Java, including Core Java and Java SE/EE.
Hands-on experience with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data.
Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications.
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
Experience using version control systems such as Git.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
Experience with build automation tools such as Maven or Gradle.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud is preferred.
Familiarity with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is preferred.
Understanding of Agile and Scrum software development methodologies is preferred.
Note: This role requires additional security vetting. The onboarding process may take longer than standard due to the required clearance procedures.
Additional Information
Please submit a CV/resume (mandatory) along with your application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.
HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Department: Tech Staffing
Anticipated Hours per Week: 37.5
Work Setup: Remote
Compensation: from GBP 0 - daily