Java / Kotlin Developer

Salary: Competitive, based on experience (Average: £40,000 - £50,000)
Location: Whitefield, Manchester
Employment Type: Full-time permanent, Monday to Friday

The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Java / Kotlin Developer to join our growing tech team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications using Java and Kotlin. This is a fantastic opportunity for developers with experience in Java and Kotlin to work on innovative projects, expand their skill set, and take on a key role within the development team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, following best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise code for better performance and reliability.
• Stay current with the latest technologies, frameworks, and trends in the Java/Kotlin ecosystem.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with Java and Kotlin development.
• Familiarity with web development frameworks and tools such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of databases, both relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD processes.

Desirable:

• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with Android development using Kotlin.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Target Salary:

• £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)