Job Description
Contract Backend Software Engineer - Java / Kotlin
Location: Manchester Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract
Start: ASAP / July 2026
**Urgent 6 Month Contract**
This is a *Manchester* hybrid based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Technology Client that is working to *Design and build backend services using Java or Kotlin*
We’re looking for experienced Backend Software Engineers with strong Java or Kotlin expertise to help build scalable cloud-native services and third-party integrations within a modern engineering environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and building backend services using Java or Kotlin
- Developing REST APIs and third-party integrations
- Building scalable cloud-native applications in AWS
- Writing clean, maintainable, and testable code
- Implementing automated testing and TDD practices
- Working with distributed systems and event-driven architecture
- Improving observability, monitoring, and reliability
- Supporting CI/CD and modern software delivery practices
- Collaborating with engineering and product teams
- Participating in code reviews and troubleshooting sessions
Key Requirements
Essential
- Strong backend engineering experience with Java or Kotlin
- Strong automation testing experience
- Experience with automated testing / TDD
- AWS cloud experience
- REST API development experience
- Experience integrating with third-party systems
- Strong understanding of cloud-native development
- Experience with observability and production support
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Desirable
- Kubernetes / Docker
- CI/CD pipelines
- Kafka or event-driven systems
- Experience in travel, marketplace, SaaS, or ticketing platforms
- Experience working with AI-enabled products
- Experience in fast-paced product engineering environments
Tech Stack
Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, REST APIs, CI/CD, Observability Tooling, Distributed Systems
Interview Process
- Engineering Manager / Culture Fit Interview
- Technical Live Programming Challenge
Additional Information
- Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
- Hybrid working in Manchester (2 days onsite preferred)
- Strong Java or strong Kotlin backgrounds considered
- Immediate starters preferred, although July availability is realistic
If you enjoy building scalable backend systems, solving integration challenges, and working in cloud-native environments, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV or call Toni to discuss further.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We champion differences in technology recruitment and work with clients who actively wish to diversify their talent force - ALL applicants are welcome to apply.