Java Software Engineer at Bounteous

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance backend services (current codebase Java 17) using Spring Boot and cloud-native patterns.
- Translate ambiguous business requirements into technical specifications in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
- Implement and maintain microservices, event-driven systems, CQRS/hexagonal patterns where applicable.
- Write and maintain unit, component, integration, end-to-end, and performance tests.
- Build streaming solutions using Kafka and leverage AWS services for streaming and processing.
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline design and automation; follow secure coding and information security practices.
- Mentor junior engineers, participate in code reviews, and promote best practices for reliability and maintainability.

Requirements:
- 4–12 years of professional software engineering experience with strong Java skills (Java 8+; experience with Java 17 preferred).
- Practical experience with Kafka, Spring Boot, AWS, and relational databases (Postgres).
- Strong understanding of collections, multi-threading, concurrency, and common design patterns.
- Experience with CI/CD, testing strategies, and UNIX environments.
- Good communication skills and ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience).
- Nice to have: Java 21, Kafka Streams, Argo CD, GitLab CI, cloud migration experience, and BDD/Cucumber test automation.

Responsibilities

The role involves enhancing Java 17 applications and collaborating with senior stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical specifications. You will also be responsible for writing comprehensive tests and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

Candidates must have 4-12 years of experience with Java, Kafka, and AWS cloud solutions. A bachelor or master's degree is required, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in relational databases.

Key skills

• Java — in 347 other listings on The Stack
• Kafka — in 167 other listings on The Stack
• Spring Boot — in 144 other listings on The Stack
• AWS — in 788 other listings on The Stack
• Postgres — in 69 other listings on The Stack
• Microservices — in 231 other listings on The Stack
• Event-driven architecture — in 58 other listings on The Stack
• CI/CD — in 620 other listings on The Stack
• Multi-threading
• SQL
• Collections
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• Cloud-native
• Design patterns
• UNIX

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-03)

• This is Bounteous's only listing on The Stack.
• 209 visa-sponsored jobs in the United Kingdom on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.
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Frequently asked questions about Bounteous

Is this Java Software Engineer role still open?

It was posted on 2026-08-31. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Bounteous's site before applying.

Does Bounteous offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Bounteous's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as London, United Kingdom. It is marked hybrid.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Java, Kafka, Spring Boot, AWS, Postgres, Microservices, Event-driven architecture, CI/CD, Multi-threading, SQL, Collections, Unit testing, Integration testing, Cloud-native, Design patterns, UNIX.