Java Developer - Manchester

ECOM Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech organization in Manchester seeks a Java Developer to join their core development team. You'll work on scalable systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate while promoting best practices. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Java experience and a passion for clean code. The role is hybrid, offering flexible hours and a chance to influence the product roadmap.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Wellness stipends

Learning stipends

Real ownership over product

Qualifications

• 3+ years of coding experience in Java and JVM-based systems.
• Solid background in distributed systems and cloud technologies.
• Passion for clean code and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate).
• Drive design and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on features.

Skills

Java expertise

System design

Cloud architectures

Problem-solving

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

This is a Hybrid Manchester based role. All candidates must be able to occasionally commute to a Manchester office base.

Salary is up to £52,000 + Benefits

About Them

This flagship tech organisation are shaping the future of their highly valuable sector. Their platform is built on cutting-edge technologies, and they are scaling fast. They believe in clean code, strong ownership, and empowering their engineers to build with purpose. Now, they're looking for a Java Developer with good Java expertise to join one of their core development teams.

The Role

As a Java Developer, you\'ll split your time between hands-on technical engineering alongside driving best practice and projects.

What You'll Do

• Working primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.)
• Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and performant systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps to deliver high-impact features
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices
• Continuously improve team workflows and development processes

What They're Looking For

• Good expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (3+ years coding experience preferred)
• Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• A mindset for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

Bonus Points For

• Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Background in agile methodologies and delivery management
• Contributions to open-source Java libraries or frameworks

Why Join Them?

• Work with brilliant, passionate engineers
• Real ownership & influence over the product roadmap
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture
• Wellness and learning stipends
• A chance to shape a growing tech company at a pivotal stage

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.