Job Description We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with strong proficiency in Spring Boot to join a high-performing technology team working on scalable, enterprise-grade applications for NatWest Group. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting cutting-edge digital solutions aligned with modern development practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and related technologies Collaborate with architects, product owners, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing Contribute to DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud deployments Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely manner Ensure application performance, scalability, and security Required Skills & Experience Strong core Java (Java 8 or above) development skills Proven experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security RESTful API design and integration Experience with Microservices architecture Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Hands-on experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MongoDB Knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle Good understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) Excellent communication and teamwork skills Preferred (Nice To Have) Experience working in the banking or financial services domain Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP Exposure to Kafka or other messaging systems Experience with Frontend frameworks (Angular/React) is a plus