🚀 Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java) – Contract – Automotive Sector
We’re recruiting for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join a major automotive client’s Identity Management Services team, on a 135-day contract based in Dunton, Basildon (4 days/week on-site).
This is a technical lead role — you’ll be designing and building high-scale, secure backend services that power core identity infrastructure, while helping upskill and mentor the wider engineering team.
What you’ll be doing:
✅ Design & build high-scale backend Java services
✅ Own security and resilience of the platform
✅ Act as technical lead — raise engineering standards across the team
✅ Work in an Agile environment with modern DevOps practices
What we’re looking for:
8+ years backend development experience, strong in Java (Spring Boot/Spring Framework)
Experience with identity & access management (IAM, OAuth, SSO)
CI/CD, version control, DevOps practices (Jenkins, Git, etc.)
Relational databases & server-side technologies
Leadership/mentoring experience
Agile delivery experience
GCP or cloud platform experience a plus
Contract details:
Location: Dunton, Basildon (4 days/week on-site)
Duration: 4+ Month
⏰ Standard hours, day shift, no overtime
Interested? Drop your CV or DM me directly — happy to share more details on a call.
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