Java Developer

SPECTRUM IT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRUM IT is recruiting a Java Developer for a hybrid Southampton role, delivering backend Java features with AEM and eCommerce across a global marine platform. The role emphasizes API integration, CMS/Commerce work, and enterprise-grade web solutions.

You will operate in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability, while enjoying a hybrid pattern with two on-site days per week and a competitive £50,000–£55,000 salary plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' commercial Java development experience.
• Experience developing web applications or web platforms.
• Experience with CMS and/or eCommerce platforms.
• Strong API, web services and integration experience.
• Agile development experience.
• Bonus points: Commercial experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM); understanding of headless/integrated architectures.

Responsibilities

• Developing new features and functionality across a large Java web platform.
• Working with AEM CMS and Commerce.
• Building and supporting APIs, web services and system integrations.
• Troubleshooting and improving platform performance and reliability.
• Working across development, testing and release alongside an experienced technical team.

Skills

Java development

Web platforms

API integration

Agile delivery

Headless architectures

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Job description

Java Developer | AEM | Web Platforms

Southampton - Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite
£50,000 to £55,000 + Benefits

We're working with a global market leader in marine technology to recruit a Java Developer into their digital development team.

This is an opportunity to work on the digital platforms behind some of the best-known brands in the marine industry, developing enterprise level web, CMS and eCommerce solutions used across a global business.

The role is primarily focused on backend Java development, building new features and functionality while improving the wider web platform. You'll work across Java, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), APIs and integrated/headless services in an Agile environment.

What you'll be doing

• Developing new features and functionality across a large Java web platform
• Working with AEM CMS and Commerce
• Building and supporting APIs, web services and system integrations
• Troubleshooting and improving platform performance and reliability
• Working across development, testing and release alongside an experienced technical team

What we're looking for

• 3+ years' commercial Java development experience
• Experience developing web applications or web platforms
• Experience with CMS and/or eCommerce platforms
• Strong API, web services and integration experience
• Agile development experience
• Bonus points
  • Commercial experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
  • Understanding of headless/integrated architectures

Why join?

You'll be joining a global business with a great reputation in the marine industry. It's an opportunity to combine Java development with eCommerce and modern web architecture, working on technology that connects products with people all over the world.

The team are super friendly and supportive, they have regular social events and benefit from a stunning office location overlooking the sea!

Java | AEM | Adobe Experience Manager | CMS | eCommerce | APIs | Backend Development | Southampton.