Java Software Engineer

Trust In SODA; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering software leader in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect scalable software for the BioPharma industry. You will work on a platform that accelerates drug discovery, leveraging your expertise in Java and software architecture. This role offers up to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits, and includes a flexible hybrid work model based in Woking. Ideal candidates will be passionate about mentorship and capable of steering high-level technical decisions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design scalable, maintainable software architectures.
• Practical experience in cloud-based solutions and microservices.
• Passion for developing team members and guiding complex decisions.

Responsibilities

• Steer the architecture and high-level design for a mission-critical platform.
• Directly accelerate development of new, life-changing medicines.

Skills

Java

SQL

Scalable software architecture

Microservices concepts

Mentorship

Tools

Kafka

Oracle

CI/CD (Jenkins)

AWS

Job description

Architect the code that accelerates cures : Ready to leverage your expertise to dramatically speed up the discovery of new, life-changing drugs?

We are partnering with a pioneering software leader dedicated to revolutionizing the BioPharma industry. Our client provides the essential cloud architecture and data backbone that enables the world's largest pharmaceutical companies to harness the power of AI and Machine Learning, slashing the time it takes to move from scientific insight to patient treatment. If you are a seasoned engineer eager to apply your Java mastery and architectural vision to complex, meaningful challenges, this is your opportunity to drive massive, positive impact on human health.

📌Salary : Up to £85,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits

📍Based in Woking (with a flexible hybrid model of 2 days on-site), you will join an autonomous, high-performing team that champions trust, continuous improvement, and technical exploration in a safe-to-fail environment.

Can offer sponsorship, but only for candidates already based in the UK

The Opportunity : Principal Software Engineer

This is a key technical role where you will steer the architecture and high-level design for a cutting‑edge, mission‑critical platform.

💡 The Core Expertise You Bring

• Java
• Good understanding of SQL
• Architecture : Demonstrated ability to understand and design scalable, maintainable software architectures, with practical experience in cloud-based solutions and microservices concepts.
• Mentorship & Guidance : A passion for developing team members, guiding complex technical decisions, and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

Nice to have

• Kafka
• Oracle
• CI / CD (Jenkins)
• AWS

✨ Why Join Our Client's Mission?

• Meaningful Work : Directly accelerate the development of new, life-changing medicines by building the digital tools that power global drug discovery.
• High-Profile Clientele : Partner with an organization that is a long-term, trusted partner to the vast majority of the top global BioPharma firms.
• Flexibility & Balance : Benefit from an eligible hybrid work arrangement that supports both collaboration and remote focus.
• Empowered Team : Work in a culture founded on autonomy, trust, and a shared passion for technical excellence.

Ready to architect the platform that underpins the next wave of medical breakthroughs?