Senior Backend Engineer: Java/Spring + Cloud + Remote

CreateFuture; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CreateFuture in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Backend Java Engineer to design, build and scale secure backend systems using Java 8+ and Spring. You’ll influence technical direction, mentor teammates and help embed AI and automation into delivery.

You’ll work across cloud-native AWS apps, REST APIs, microservices, and modern DevOps; the role combines hands-on coding with architectural leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Design, build and maintain scalable backend systems using Java 8+ and Spring.
• Develop cloud-based solutions in AWS and RESTful APIs.
• Mentor engineers and lead architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable, secure and resilient backend systems using modern Java and the Spring ecosystem.
• Lead technical design and architectural discussions, ensuring solutions are maintainable, performant and aligned with best practices.
• Develop and evolve RESTful APIs with a focus on security, versioning, performance and reliability.
• Champion engineering excellence through clean code, automated testing, documentation and code reviews.
• Drive delivery across multiple initiatives while balancing speed, quality and commercial value.
• Mentor engineers through coaching, pairing and constructive feedback, helping raise capability across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems together and deliver outstanding outcomes for clients.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks and AI capabilities that improve how we build software.
• Promote automation wherever possible, removing repetitive work so teams can focus on solving meaningful problems.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation and technical excellence.

Skills

Modern Java (Java 8+)

Spring Boot

AWS

Tools

Docker

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab)

Git

Job description

CreateFuture in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Backend Java Engineer to design, build and scale secure backend systems using Java 8+ and Spring. You’ll influence technical direction, mentor teammates and help embed AI and automation into delivery.

You’ll work across cloud-native AWS apps, REST APIs, microservices, and modern DevOps; the role combines hands-on coding with architectural leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams.