Senior Java Developer

Ocho People; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is hiring a Senior Java Developer to work remotely. The role focuses on designing and building backend services that support core business functions, with opportunities to use modern technologies and methodologies. Candidates should have significant experience in software engineering, strong Java skills, and the ability to work on complex systems. The company promotes a flexible working environment and values continuous improvement. Competitive salary up to £70k, plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Modern tech stack

Minimal hierarchy

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of commercial experience in software engineering.
• Strong Java development experience or similar OO language.
• Familiar with modern development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services that support key business operations.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in architecture discussions.
• Improve development workflows through tooling and automation.

Skills

Java development

API development

System integration

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Relational databases

Test automation

Tools

Linux

Windows

Job description

Senior Java Developer - 100% remote.

Salary: up to £70k + bonus+ benefits.

About the Company

Our client is a global technology company operating in the payments space. They’re investing heavily in their engineering capability across Northern Ireland, with a focus on building modern, scalable platforms that support businesses in managing and growing their operations.

Role

As a Senior Java Developer, you’ll be part of a growing team delivering backend services and portal systems that support core business functions. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a range of modern technologies and software development practices, including Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.

The role offers exposure to complex systems architecture and meaningful input into how systems are designed, built, and deployed. You’ll work across projects of varying scale, from solo contributions to larger collaborative efforts, all while supported by a strong technical leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services and web platforms that support key business operations
• Write clean, testable code and contribute to system architecture discussions
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure solutions align with business needs
• Improve development workflows through tooling, automation, and knowledge sharing
• Participate in code reviews, estimation, deployment, and system monitoring
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and high engineering standards

Essential Criteria

• 6-8 years of commercial experience in software engineering
• Strong Java development experience (or similar OO language such as C#, Go, or Ruby)
• Experience with backend application design, API development, and systems integration
• Familiar with relational databases, SQL, caching, and messaging systems
• Understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of design patterns, test automation, and modern development best practices
• Comfortable working in Linux or Windows environments
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable software solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently when needed

Why Join

• Join a fast-moving product-focused company solving real customer problems
• Minimal hierarchy and full engineering ownership of work
• Modern tech stack and tooling with continuous delivery in mind
• Flexible hybrid working and a high-trust environment
• A strong local engineering presence backed by global scale

How to Apply

If you’re a Java developer looking to build impactful systems in a supportive and technically strong team, apply via the link. Or contact Phil Gamble directly via LinkedIn or WhatsApp for a confidential conversation.