Java Software Engineer

trg.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

trg. in Oxford, primarily remote with occasional on-site presence, seeks a security-focused Java Engineer to support modernisation of high-availability, cloud-native services.

You will focus on secure coding, scalable architecture, relational database design, and collaboration across DevSecOps teams to deliver compliant, reliable systems at scale.

Qualifications

• Strong Java backend development experience.
• Solid relational database experience with Postgres/Oracle and SQL optimization.
• Strong understanding of secure coding and application security.

Skills

Java backend development

Relational databases (Postgres/Oracle)

Secure coding / application security

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Cross-functional communication

OWASP / security-conscious environment

Job description

Oxford, mainly remote (1-4 times a month)

The Role:

We’re hiring a security-focused Java Engineer (Java) to support the modernisation of high-availability, cloud-native digital services operating at scale.

This role is centred around secure coding, scalable architecture, relational database design, and strong cross-team communication within a DevSecOps environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong Java backend development
• Strong relational database experience (Postgres / Oracle + SQL optimisation)
• Solid understanding of secure coding and application security
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
• Strong communicator comfortable in cross-functional teams
• Experience in regulated or security-conscious environments (good grasp of OWASP)