BE Java Developer

Methods

Back-End Developer dealing with live system defects and incidents in line with SLAs at Methods. Collaborating with various teams and ensuring optimal backend performance in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Java development, incident resolution, and backend system reliability. Proficient in utilizing cloud services and container orchestration to enhance system performance and maintainability.

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Java DevelopmentIncident ResolutionRoot Cause AnalysisMicroservices ArchitectureContainerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

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Hard Skills

JavaRESTful APIsPostgres/SQLJUnitMockitoWiremockGitCI/CDAzure FunctionsEvent-Driven Systems

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAzure DevOpsMonitoring ToolsLiquibase

Industry Keywords

ITILAgileDevOpsCQRSEvent SourcingPub/Sub

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDockerJavaJUnitKubernetesMicroservicesMockitoPostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, diagnose, and resolve live system defects and production incidents in line with SLAs.
Analyse logs, metrics, and traces to identify root causes of complex technical issues.
Design, develop, and deploy stable, well-tested fixes using Java and related frameworks.
Collaborate with 2nd Line (AMS) Operations, QA, and Feature Teams as appropriate to triage and prioritise defects.
Implement hotfixes and patches to production environments safely, following change management protocols.
Support post-incident reviews, contributing to preventative actions and service improvement.
Maintain clear documentation of incident investigations, defect resolutions, and code changes.
Monitor system health and performance using existing observability and alerting tools.
Contribute to improving the reliability and maintainability of backend systems and services.
Provide technical expertise and mentoring in diagnosing and resolving backend issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Back-End Developer with a strong focus on Java.
Experience supporting live production environments and resolving incidents or defects.
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
Hands-on experience with Postgres/SQL, Active MQ, and Liquibase.
Experience using JUnit, Mockito, and Wiremock for testing code fixes and regression testing.
Proficiency in version control systems such as Git and working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, ideally AKS).
Knowledge of Azure services such as Function Apps, Azure DevOps, and monitoring tools.
Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced agile or DevOps environments.
Strong communication and documentation skills, especially for incident reporting and defect logs.
Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure App Service).
Knowledge of ITIL incident and problem management processes.
Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.
Understanding of microservices architecture and development.
Knowledge of ITIL incident and problem management processes
Familiarity with CQRS, Event Sourcing, and Pub/Sub architectures.
Experience working with cloud-native and microservice-based architectures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
A supportive and collaborative environment.
Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
Time off 25 days a year
Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)