Kotlin/Java Developer

Kotlin / Java Developer (Contract) - Outside IR35
📍 Sheffield (Grosvenor House) | Hybrid (2 days onsite)
💼 Full-time Contract
💰 £300 per day (Outside IR35)

🚀 The Opportunity

We're seeking a proactive and skilled Kotlin / Java Developer to join a cutting-edge Developer Experience (DevX) Standards & Controls team within a global technology environment.

You'll be working on modern, microservices-based applications and APIs that help development teams manage and demonstrate compliance across software delivery. With multiple applications and PoCs in play, this role offers variety, ownership, and the chance to work with modern engineering practices.

💻 What You'll Be Doing

Collaborate with developers, testers, and stakeholders to build and run high-quality products
Design, develop, and implement backend features aligned to business priorities
Contribute to lightweight front-end components using a simple UI framework
Build and maintain APIs and microservices
Work directly with customers to resolve issues and respond to feature requests
Participate in agile CI/CD delivery with rapid, iterative releases
Engage in peer reviews and contribute to automated testing practices
Play an active role in a collaborative, high-performing engineering team

🧠 What We're Looking For

Essential Skills:

Strong experience in Kotlin, or Java with a willingness to learn Kotlin
Experience in API development, SQL/databases, and/or HTML/JavaScript
Strong coding standards with excellent attention to detail
Proactive mindset with the ability to self-drive and unblock issues
Experience using tools such as GitHub/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence