Full Stack Developer (Kotlin/Java)

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026

Work set up: Hybrid

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer (Kotlin/Java) to join their Developer Experience (DevX) Standards and Controls function. This role focuses on building a platform that enables control owners and development teams to manage and view compliance with software development controls. The position involves working on Kotlin and Java-based web applications and APIs within a modern microservices architecture, contributing to scalable solutions that support engineering standards and governance across the organisation.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with developers, testers, and wider stakeholders to build and run products.
• Design, develop, and implement backend and frontend features aligned with backlog priorities.
• Build APIs and microservices that address business and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and launch new features.
• Work closely with customers to resolve issues and respond to feature requests.
• Operate within an Agile CI/CD environment to deliver iterative improvements at pace.
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to automated testing practices.
• Support development and maintenance of multiple applications and proof of concepts.

• Demonstrated experience in Kotlin or strong Java expertise with willingness to learn Kotlin.
• Experience working with at least two or three of the following: API development, SQL or databases, HTML or JavaScript.
• Proven ability to work with developer collaboration tools such as GitHub or Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong technical and analytical troubleshooting skills applied in development environments.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and modern development practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments and applying CI/CD principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with English proficiency at B2 level or above.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is advantageous.
• Exposure to CI/CD toolchains such as Jenkins is beneficial.
• Background in systems administration across Linux, AIX, or WAS platforms is desirable.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.