Java Back end Developer - Data Inc

Skills

Communication Java NoSQL MongoDB GitHub GitLab CI/CD Architecture Databases Agile SDLC Junit Spring Spring Boot Kafka Microservices

Job Specifications

We’re seeking a seasoned Java Backend Developer to join a core engineering team working on consolidation of microservices, legacy system upgrades, and application modernization. This role demands strong backend fundamentals, an eye for clean architecture, and the ability to collaborate with teams across geographies.

Must-Have Experience
4+ years professional experience in Java development
Proficient with Java 11+
Deep expertise in Spring / Spring Boot
Strong understanding of microservices architecture
Familiarity with messaging platforms like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent
Hands-on with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
Solid grasp of the SDLC and release pipeline (versioning, CI/CD, Agile delivery)
Proven skills in debugging and interpreting application logs
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across distributed global teams
Comfortable with legacy systems: refactoring, maintaining, and upgrading

Project Involvement Includes
Consolidating multiple legacy microservices into domain-aligned unified services
Migrating legacy Java applications to modern Spring Boot infrastructure
Diagnosing production issues using logs, stack traces, and performance metrics
Participating in application upgrades, dependency migration, and technical cleanup
Working closely with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones and regions

Nice to Have
Familiarity with GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket or similar
Exposure to automated testing tools: JUnit, Mockito, Gherkin, etc.
Understanding of feature flag rollouts, blue/green deployments, rollback strategies
Experience working in globally distributed Agile teams

Ideal Candidate
You’re not just a coder — you’re a problem solver who can read a legacy stack, reason through refactors, and deliver clean, tested services that scale.
If you enjoy debugging complex systems, streamlining monoliths into modular services, and working with engineers across time zones — we want to talk to you.

If you are interested please send me your updated CV on tejaswini.athreya@datainc.uk
with below details to tejaswini.athreya@datainc.uk

-Right to work/Citizenship in UK
-Current salary:
-Expected Salary:
-Notice Period:
-Are you fine with 5 days onsite in Birmingham,UK:
-Current Location:

Regards
Tejaswini
Data INC

About the Company

Since 1979, Data Inc has been a trusted partner to tier 1 global corporates, offering agile and scalable data managed services and staffing. We support strategic planning and operational deployment of AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and cloud solutions. Leveraging offshore capabilities, we turn complex IT challenges into actionable solutions that boost efficiency and strategic differentiation. Know more