Senior Kotlin Developer

Overview

In this role you will develop software for clients on the AWS Cloud using Kotlin and Java, with supporting frontend work in TypeScript/Node.js and GOV.UK Design System. You will join a cross-functional Scrum team in a modern Agile environment, contributing to maintainable, well-architected solutions and actively shaping technology decisions. The role emphasizes learning, growth, and becoming a well-rounded developer through collaboration with software engineering professionals. It offers exposure to a government project and security clearance. This is a chance to impact public-facing digital services while expanding technical and problem-solving skills.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible/remote working
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing schemes
• Annual Excellence Awards

Responsibilities

• Develop software on AWS using Kotlin/Java
• Contribute to architecture and maintainable solutions
• Participate in a cross-functional Scrum team
• Work with frontend (TypeScript/Node.js) and GOV.UK Design System
• Engage in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and best practices
• Learn and grow into a well-rounded developer
• Adapt to government project requirements and security standards

Key requirements

• Deep understanding of coding best practices
• Experience with microservices and message-driven architectures
• NFR/Non-Functional requirements awareness
• Application/Digital Services Design experience
• Experience with code reviews, CI/CD, SOLID/DRY
• Hands-on development with: Frontend (TypeScript, Node, Express JS); Backend (Kotlin, SpringBoot, Hibernate)
• Experience in estimation and sizing
• Integration experience
• API design experience
• Cloud experience
• Interest in emerging AI technologies
• SC Eligible

• Collaborative mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Cross-functional communication
• TypeScript
• Node.js
• Express JS

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