Senior Backend Developer (Java/C++) – High-Impact on Linux

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Company pension contribution

Training budget and dev. support

Clear career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment Plc is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Java/C++) to join a high-skilled engineering team in the UK. The role involves delivering complex back-end software, shaping technical strategy, and mentoring engineers.

You will work across Linux environments, develop RESTful services, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while focusing on performance and security. A strong priority is collaboration with stakeholders and delivering scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent commercial experience.
• 5+ years of commercial software development using Java and/or C++.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• Experience with enterprise-scale back-end systems and APIs.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance back-end applications using Java and C++.
• Lead technical design of services, components and APIs.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and roadmaps.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability through testing.

Skills

Java

C++

Linux environments

APIs

Distributed systems

RESTful services

CI/CD

Agile development

Git

Code reviews

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Job description

Sanderson Recruitment Plc is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Java/C++) to join a high-skilled engineering team in the UK. The role involves delivering complex back-end software, shaping technical strategy, and mentoring engineers.

You will work across Linux environments, develop RESTful services, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while focusing on performance and security. A strong priority is collaboration with stakeholders and delivering scalable solutions.