Senior Java Developer

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Private medical

Bonus 5-10%

Pension 5%

Life insurance

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Java Senior Developer to design and implement cloud-based microservices with a strong emphasis on AI tooling and rapid delivery. The role involves writing high-quality, scalable code and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a London-based environment.

You will mentor junior developers, review code for best practices, and stay ahead of emerging technologies to enhance the product roadmap. The role supports a hybrid work setup with two days in London.

Qualifications

• Java core development and cloud microservices design.
• Exposure to AI tooling patterns and integration into Java implementations.
• Familiarity with Spring/Spring Boot stack and modern cloud services.
• Ability to read Python code and translate concepts to Java.

Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud microservices on the platform.
• Apply AI tooling and patterns to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure code quality through reviews.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and integrate them where applicable.

Skills

Java

Spring

AI Coding tools

AWS or Azure

Python read

Tools

Camunda BPM

Kubernetes

Angular

Kafka

Job description

Our client is in the Insurance sector and is looking to grow their team with a Java Senior Developer. This role will have a big focus on Agentic Development and is 2 days a week in London.

Description

• This role is primarily Java-centric - you will design and build cloud microservices on the platform - with the expectation that you actively apply AI tooling and patterns to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and contribute to our emerging AI-driven product features.
• Develop, test, and implement software solutions to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable applications.
• Maintain and optimise existing systems to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Ensure code quality through regular reviews and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and resolve technical issues promptly to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of technology projects.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and integrate them where applicable.

Profile

Must haves:

• Java
• Spring / Spring Boot
• AI Coding tools (Claude, Cursor etc)
• AWS or Azure
• Comfortable reading Python code or notebooks (most AI libraries are Python-first); ability to translate patterns into Java implementations.

Nice to haves:

• Camunda BPM or similar
• K8s
• Angular
• Kafka

Job Offer

• 25 days + BHS
• Private medical
• Bonus of 5-10%
• Pension 5%
• Life insurance