Java Developer

Jobtailor; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Edinburgh is seeking a Java-focused software engineer to join our cross-functional teams. You will deliver high quality, maintainable software in Unix/Linux environments and contribute to design, testing, and deployment.

You will proactively build skills, resolve blockers, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders while delivering innovative solutions. The role emphasizes independence, curiosity, and collaboration with senior engineers to drive

Qualifications

• Strong Java experience across Unix/Linux, enterprise stacks (e.g. JMS, Tomcat), Spring, Hibernate, and SQL.
• Detail-oriented with root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and deliver innovative solutions.
• Curious, continuous learner who quickly grasps new concepts.
• Collaborates with senior engineers to deliver software changes.
• Strong communicator who builds relationships and shares ideas effectively.
• Resilient, with a strong work ethic and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within our cross-functional teams to deliver high quality, maintainable software solutions
• Proactively build your technical skills and support colleagues in designing, building, testing, and deploying changes
• Apply standards, policies, and best practices to work effectively both independently and with stakeholders.
• Uphold quality by delivering high-standard work and supporting others to produce maintainable, compliant software.
• Assist in resolving technical challenges and blockers to minimise delivery impact.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences to share ideas, provide updates, influence, and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Java expertise

Unix/Linux

Enterprise stacks (JMS, Tomcat)

Spring

Hibernate

SQL

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Independent work

Innovative solutions

Curious learner

Collaboration with senior engineers

Strong communication

Resilience/work ethic

Job description

• Work collaboratively within our cross-functional teams to deliver high quality, maintainable software solutions
• Proactively build your technical skills and support colleagues in designing, building, testing, and deploying changes
• Apply standards, policies, and best practices to work effectively both independently and with stakeholders.
• Uphold quality by delivering high-standard work and supporting others to produce maintainable, compliant software.
• Assist in resolving technical challenges and blockers to minimise delivery impact.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences to share ideas, provide updates, influence, and incorporate feedback.

Requirements

• Strong Java experience, ideally across Unix/Linux, enterprise stacks (e.g. JMS, Tomcat), Spring, Hibernate, and SQL
• Detail-oriented with strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and deliver innovative solutions
• Curious, continuous learner who quickly grasps new concepts
• Collaborates with senior engineers to deliver software changes
• Strong communicator who builds relationships and shares ideas effectively
• Resilient, with a strong work ethic and ability to manage competing priorities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong Java expertise, particularly in Unix/Linux environments, and applies best practices in software development. Capable of effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders while delivering high-quality, maintainable software solutions.