Java Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Microservices design & implementation

o Design and develop backend microservices using Java and Quarkus.

o Apply 12-Factor App principles (config externalization, stateless processes, disposability, logs, etc.).

o Implement synchronous and asynchronous communication patterns (REST / gRPC, pub / sub, events).

o Use Dapr sidecars and building blocks (service invocation, pub / sub, bindings, state stores, secrets, workflows) to build loosely coupled services.

o Define and maintain Dapr component configurations for various backends (message brokers, state stores, etc.).

o Implement resilience patterns (retries, timeouts, circuit breakers, idempotency) leveraging Dapr and Quarkus.

o Work with CI / CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) for build, test, security scanning, and deployment.

o Ensure high test coverage through unit, integration and contract tests integrated into the pipeline.

o Deploy and operate services on container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.

o Write clean, maintainable, testable code following best practices and design patterns.

o Implement observability : structured logging, metrics and distributed tracing (e.g. via OpenTelemetry through Quarkus / Dapr).

o Collaborate on secure service design (OAuth2 / OIDC, JWT, secrets management, TLS).

o Work in cross-functional agile teams with product owners, architects and other engineers.

o Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and troubleshooting of production issues.

o Own services end-to-end from design through implementation to monitoring and continuous improvement. Fully Remote working Full details given upon application Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.