DevX_Kotlin (or Java) Developer
SheffieldHybrid - 60% office 40% home
Duration: 30/11/2026
Rate £418

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

Required

Experience in Kotlin (or significant Java experience with a willingness to learn Kotlin)
Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript
Experience working with standard developer collaboration Tools: Github/Bitbucket, Jira, ConfluenceOptional

Jenkins pipelines
Test automation
ABOUT THE PROJECT The Developer Experience (DevX) Standards and Controls function is building a platform for control owners and development teams to manage/view their compliance with a range of software development controls.

The candidate would be working on Kotlin and Java-based web applications and APIs. There are 2-3 applications and PoCs we are hiring for. Exact candidate allocation will depend on their experience and fit. All have a microservice architecture built using modern coding techniques.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with developers, testers and the wider organisation to build and run products
Design, develop & implement of both front end and back-end features as per backlog/priority. All apps use a simple UI framework so not strictly 'front-end' development.
Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.
Proactively work with customers to resolve their issues and respond to feature requests.
Build APIs and microservices that solve impactful business problems
Work in an agile CI/CD environment to deliver rapid iterations at a sustained velocity
Be an active member of a team, participating in peer reviews and in testing others code through automated test scriptingSKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE REQUIRE

Experience in Kotlin (or Java with willingness to learn Kotlin)
Experienced in at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL/databases, HTML/Javascript
Strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills
Experience in working with Agile including the use of Jira/ Confluence.
Understanding of Microservices
Good interpersonal skills
English (B2+)OPTIONAL/NICE TO HAVE

Good working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and GCP
Experience building out CI toolchains using Jenkins CI/CD
A background in Systems Administration across Linux/AIX/WAS platformsWHAT WE OFFER

Contact with top IT technologies available in the market
Internal training events and workshops
In-house seminars with leading industry experts