We are looking for an experienced Java professional to join a strategic migration program involving the modernization of existing applications onto a cloud-native technology stack. The role requires strong technical expertise, architecture understanding, and domain knowledge within booking and movement management systems. This role would suit a Senior Java Developer, Technical Lead, or Agile Technical Lead who can combine strong hands‑on engineering skills with architecture and domain understanding.

Mode: This is the on‑site position, 5 days a week work from office London (Canary Warf).

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot.
• Participate in application modernization and migration to AWS cloud platforms.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Work with MongoDB or comparable NoSQL databases.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with Agile feature teams to deliver business‑critical capabilities.
• Understand, analyze, and implement requirements across booking and movement workflows.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support integration with systems such as GIAA, FTPS, Booking Engine, Movement Engine, and Booking Instructions platforms.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the development team.

Must Haves:

• Strong hands‑on experience with Java 17, Spring Boot, and Microservices, 8+years of experience.
• Experience withKubernetes orchestration and containerization.
• Working knowledge of MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.
• Experience in large‑scale migration or transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and solution architecture.
• Experience working within Agile feature teams.
• Ability to understand complex business domains and translate requirements into technical solutions.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Booking Engine
• Movement Engine
• Booking Instructions
• Operational workflow management
• End-to-end booking lifecycle and associated business processes