Backend Software Engineer; Java

Backend Software Engineer (Java)

7 Months initial contract; 4 Days per week on site in Basildon; £503 per day (Inside IR35).

My client in the automotive industry is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Identity Management Services team, focusing on the core platform work that powers our identity infrastructure.

In this role, you will design and build high‑scale backend services while serving as a technical lead to upskill the team in modern, industry‑leading application development. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform is secure and resilient, leveraging your deep engineering expertise to elevate the team's technical standards and foster a culture of excellence in backend engineering.

• Proficiency in Java
• Java Framework
• Web development
• Dev Ops practices (CI/CD, version control)
• Security and identity management
• Monitoring and logging
• Relational databases
• Server‑Side technologies
• Agile

• Networking (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations)
• Problem‑Solving and debugging
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP)

• Strong experience with backend technologies including Java