Java Software Engineer

Fruition Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Java Developer for a hybrid position, requiring one day per month in the London office. The role is an initial 6-month contract focused on developing and enhancing scalable backend systems. Candidates should have strong experience in Java, solid understanding of object-oriented design, and be comfortable in agile environments. The ideal candidate can deliver high-quality solutions with minimal oversight, contributing to a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining Java applications.
• Ability to design and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong focus on writing clean and efficient code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Build and improve backend services and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Strong commercial experience with Java

Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles

Experience building backend systems and APIs

Familiar with unit testing and best coding practices

Comfortable working in an agile development environment

Job description

Hybrid - 1 day per month in London office

We’re looking for an experienced Java Developers to join a fast-paced engineering team on an initial 6-month contract (Outside IR35). You’ll be contributing to the development and enhancement of scalable backend systems in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications
• Build and improve backend services and APIs
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code
• Collaborate with engineers, QA, and stakeholders to deliver features
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with Java
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles
• Experience building backend systems and APIs
• Familiar with unit testing and best coding practices
• Comfortable working in an agile development environment

Ideal for a contractor who can hit the ground running and deliver high-quality Java solutions with minimal oversight.