Back End Developer

Kayana is one of the fastest-growing companies, empowering small and medium-sized businesses with cutting-edge technology to compete with larger enterprises in the ordering and payments space. As a disruptive force in the industry, we provide everything from essential point of sale systems to advanced solutions like self-service kiosks, giving brands the tools they need to scale and succeed.

Our mission is to help businesses thrive through innovative technology, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Now operating globally across the USA, UK, Europe, and Australia, Kayana is proud to foster an inclusive culture. We support every employee with a personalised development plan, offering clear and achievable career paths for long-term success.

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This role requires full-time, on-site work from Monday to Saturday (6 days a week). Candidates should be comfortable with a fully office-based setup
, as remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

We are seeking a highly skilled Java/Spring Boot
Back End Developer to join our fast growing, dynamic team.

With a diverse client base across the UK, US, and beyond, we're expanding rapidly and seeking someone eager to refine their skills while embracing a long-term career path. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications that integrate AI and the latest technologies while also paving the way for future leadership roles.

We're looking for back-end engineers with at least two years of experience who are ready to take their careers to the next level. If you're passionate about innovation, growth, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and thrive in an environment that values creativity, expertise, and forward-thinking, and fast-forward your career.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications using the Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Microservices.
• Champion Dev Ops best practices, fostering continuous improvement and iterative feedback loops.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs across various systems.
• Work with AWS cloud infrastructure and services to enhance application performance and scalability.
• Utilise relational databases like MySQL and Postgre
  
  SQL for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Lead automation initiatives for infrastructure, deployments, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Implement message queuing systems like Rabbit
  
  MQ to enable seamless asynchronous communication.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality and adherence to industry best practices.
• Apply multithreading and functional programming techniques to optimise application performance.
• Conduct mobile application and API testing to ensure product reliability and functionality.

• 3-7 years of experience as a back-end developer.
• Strong proficiency in Java and an in-depth understanding of its ecosystem.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with various design patterns and software development principles.
• Familiarity with all relevant technologies and tools listed above.

• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Advanced knowledge of Dev Ops practices and methodologies.
• Experience working with No
  
  SQL databases such as Mongo
  
  DB or Cassandra.