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Backend Java Developer

TEKsystems
Burgess Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
18 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
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BACK-END JAVA ENGINEER

Location: Hybrid - Brighton, Burgess Hill (3 days/week)

** MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK - SPONSORSHIP IS NOT PROVIDED **

Overview

This role focuses on building and maintaining backend microservices using modern Java (17+) and event‑driven architectures powered by Kafka. The position

involves working across distributed systems, REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and containerised cloud‑native environments using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Required Skills & Experience

4+ years of professional Experience in Java development

Strong Experience designing and building microservices‑based architectures

Hands‑on Experience with event‑driven systems (Kafka preferred)

Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed systems

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)

Proficiency with relational and/or NoSQL databases

Familiarity with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Strong debugging and problem‑solving skillsPreferred Qualifications

Experience with the Spring Boot / Spring Cloud ecosystem

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)

Understanding of security best practices in distributed systems

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Job Title: Backend Java Developer

Location: Burgess Hill, UK

Job Type: Contract

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at (url removed)>

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