Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
Summary
Build and modernize scalable backend services in Java (Spring Boot/Micronaut) for a growing UK platform, solving technical challenges and influencing architecture decisions.
We're partnered with a well-established UK software company that's investing heavily in the next generation of its platform. With a strong customer base and ambitious growth plans, they're expanding their engineering team to deliver a mix of new features, platform improvements and modernisation projects.
They're looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to help shape the future of the platform. You'll build scalable backend services, solve complex technical challenges and have genuine influence over engineering decisions in a collaborative, product-focused team.
The Ideal background for this Java Engineer:
- Strong Java experience with Spring Boot or Micronaut
- Experience building scalable backend services and APIs
- Enjoys solving complex technical problems
- Comfortable working across both modernisation and greenfield development
- Product or platform engineering experience is a bonus
Why this role?
- Work on a large-scale platform with real technical challenges
- Plenty of greenfield development alongside modernisation work
- Influence architecture and technical direction
- Growing engineering team with long-term investment
- Hybrid working, excellent benefits, pension and life assurance