Java Application Developer

A leading organisation within the Energy & Utilities sector is seeking an experienced Java Application Developer to support the delivery of business-critical applications within a modern cloud-native environment. £520…

Inside IR35 Remote IT
Pay rate £520/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 3 September 2026

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£520 p/d Inside IR35

A leading organisation within the Energy & Utilities sector is seeking an experienced Java Application Developer to support the delivery of business-critical applications within a modern cloud-native environment.

£520 p/d Inside IR35
Mainly Remote (1 day a week in London, the rest is WFH)
6 month+ contract
In the role you will design, develop and support scalable backend services using Java, working within a microservices and event-driven architecture.

Key responsibilities

Develop backend services using Java.
Build and support event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.
Deliver scalable microservices-based applications.
Participate in design, development, testing and deployment activities.
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.
Support cloud-native deployments and production environments.
Contribute to Agile delivery and continuous improvement.
Essential skills and experience

Strong commercial Java development experience.
Hands-on Apache Kafka experience.
Experience with microservices architectures.
Understanding of cloud-native development.
Experience working in Agile teams.
Ability to support and optimise production applications.
Desirable skills and experience

OpenShift experience.
Containerisation and cloud deployment technologies.
CI/CD and DevOps knowledge.
Experience within large-scale transformation programmes.
If you're a Java and Kafka SME and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV to

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