Senior Java Developer

Bright Purple Resourcing; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

36 days leave

6% Pension

Health cash plan

Job summary

Bright Purple Resourcing seeks a software engineer with strong Java expertise to join a UK space technology business delivering mission-critical software to customers worldwide.

The salary is up to £60,000 with hybrid or remote working, 36 days of annual leave, a 6% employer pension and a health cash plan. You will work in a collaborative, ownership-driven environment that values quality and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Strong Java expertise and track record building reliable software.
• Experience delivering features from concept to delivery.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Clear communication and pragmatic engineering approach.

Responsibilities

• Help shape complex software products used in real space missions.
• Work on new capabilities as well as established systems.
• Influence technical direction with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ownership and problem-solving in demanding real-world environments.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of software solutions.

Skills

Java

Software design

Architectural thinking

Delivery focus

Independent worker

Communication

Tools

Java

Job description

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong Java expertise
• A track record of building reliable, well-structured software
• Confidence working with software design and architecture
• Experience taking features from concept through to delivery
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
• Clear communication and a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to engineering

Responsibilities

• Help shape complex software products used in real space missions
• Work on new capabilities as well as established systems
• Influence technical direction while collaborating closely with a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team
• Enjoy ownership and problem-solving in demanding, real-world environments
• Ensure high-quality delivery of software solutions

Technologies

• Support
• Java

More

We are a UK-based space technology business redefining how mission-critical software is built and used across the space sector. Our platforms support organizations worldwide, helping them design, deploy, and operate space systems with greater speed, confidence, and reliability. We offer a salary of up to £60,000, flexible hours with hybrid or remote working options, 36 days of annual leave, a 6% employer pension contribution, and a health cash plan. Our company culture emphasizes employee ownership, technical excellence, and long-term thinking, providing ongoing learning, development, and conference opportunities in an open, inclusive environment where your work has a visible impact.

last updated 40 week of 2026