Back End Developer

Kotlin Backend Engineer (8-Month Contract, Outside IR35) Key Details: Contract Length: 8 months Rate: £450 - £600 per day Location: Remote IR35 Status: Outside IR35 We are looking for a talented Kotlin Backend Engineer to join a dynamic team on an 8-month contract to help deliver cutting-edge solutions for a rapidly growing digital platform in the automotive industry. If you’re passionate about building scalable backend systems using Kotlin and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Kotlin . Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions. Implement and optimize database schemas and queries for performance and reliability. Ensure systems are built with clean, maintainable, and testable code while following best practices for backend development. Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing services to ensure smooth functionality and integration with other systems. Take ownership of key aspects of backend architecture and contribute to technical decision-making. Collaborate in an agile environment, actively participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and team discussions. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with expertise in Kotlin and JVM-based languages. Strong knowledge of building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and optimizing database performance. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS , GCP , or Azure , and knowledge of deploying services in a cloud environment. Understanding of event-driven architecture and message brokers like Kafka , RabbitMQ , or similar technologies. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). Ability to write clean, efficient, and testable code with experience in TDD or unit testing frameworks. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues and implement solutions quickly. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.