Back-end Developer (Java &Spring Boot/Python)

Company: Methods
Apply for the Back-end Developer (Java &Spring Boot/Python)
Location: London
Job Description:

Salary: £55k to £65k London office. Hybrid role: three days a week on-site in London.

Requirements

  • Play a leading role in migrating and rebuilding core architecture in Java Spring Boot to align with a composable, cloud‑native landscape.
  • Design and optimize technical connectors for global channels, including generalist marketplaces, social commerce (TikTok Shop), and quick‑commerce (Glovo, Deliveroo).
  • Refocus efforts on rebuilding the catalog publication flow, addressing technical complexities such as category mapping, product variant synchronization, and asynchronous marketplace APIs.
  • Collaborate on transferring complex legacy business rules (pricing calculations, stock filtering, and fulfilment decisions) into the dedicated BCP assets to ensure OMC focuses purely on orchestration and connectivity.
  • Ensure 100% accurate real‑time synchronization of stock and price updates to prevent financial discrepancies and enhance the customer experience.
  • Security clearance: role requires baseline personnel security standard and related clearance.

Technical Skills

  • Java Spring Boot – confirmed level proficiency for the architectural rebuild.
  • Database – PostgreSQL.
  • Cache – Redis / Valkey.
  • Architecture – REST Architecture and Event‑Driven architecture.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure – Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes clusters.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with Python to facilitate the transition of legacy components.

Benefits

  • Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training.
  • Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
  • Social – office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes.
  • Time off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year.
  • Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in local communities or within a charity organisation.
  • Pension – salary exchange scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
  • Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary.
  • Private Medical Insurance – non‑contributory (spouse and dependants included).
  • Worldwide Travel Insurance – non‑contributory (spouse and dependants included).

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Posted: May 12th, 2026