Java Developer - Nextech : Job Details

Role: Java Developer - Microservices | AWS | Kafka

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE

My client is looking for a talented Java Developer to join their growing engineering team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-scale, cloud-native systems using modern technologies in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Role:

• Java and the full Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Cloud Stream)

• Kafka, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Redis
• AWS cloud services including Lambda, Step Functions, and general serverless architecture
• Docker and Kubernetes in modern DevOps environments
• Test-driven development (TDD) and clean architecture principles (DDD)
• You'll also contribute to architecture discussions, peer reviews, and technical presentations within the team.

What They're Looking For:

• Strong Java development experience using Spring-based frameworks
• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices best practices
• Hands-on with Kafka, NoSQL/ElasticSearch, and containerised environments
• Experience with AWS services and cloud-native design
• Comfortable working in Agile teams and contributing to technical direction

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business that is experiencing significant growth and investing in its future success. If you have the skills and experience outlined above, then please send apply with an updated CV.

Please note: This role requires all candidates to have no current or future requirement for sponsorship to work in the UK.

Role: Java Developer - Microservices | AWS | Kafka

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE