Senior Java Developer

Eeze; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for growth

Employee Assistance Program

Local discounts

Flexible core hours

26 days paid holiday

Pension benefits

Private medical insurance

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead the development of scalable, Java-based applications. The role involves architecture design, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. With at least 7 years of experience, the ideal candidate has expertise in Java, Spring framework, and cloud technologies. Benefits include 26 days of paid holiday, hybrid working, and risk benefits such as life assurance and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a Java Developer focused on backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring framework, and microservices.
• Experience with containerization, cloud platforms, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead to develop scalable Java-based applications.
• Design robust software architecture with cross-functional teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior/mid-level developers.

Skills

Java Development

Spring Framework

Microservices Architecture

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Database Management

CI/CD Pipelines

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Development & Coding: Collaborate with lead and also Lead the development with mid level developers and implementation of scalable and high-performance Java-based applications. (This post will have more than 80% focus on this).
• Architecting Solutions and design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust software architecture and solutions.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensuring that industrial best practices and standards are followed.
• Mentoring: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior / mid level developers and ensure that the development process is efficient and effective.
• System Optimization: Analyze system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal application functionality.
• Testing & Debugging: Implement automated tests and unit testing to maintain high-quality code, and actively debug and resolve issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends in software development, and recommend best practices and improvements to existing systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering manager, Backend Lead, Front end team, QA team, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality features in an Agile environment.

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Proven and with at least 7+ years’ experience as a Java Developer, with a focus on backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring framework, and microservices architecture, with Scala experience as an added advantage.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native technologies.
• Knowledge of real-time communication protocols and technologies (e.g., WebSockets).
• Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL databases).
• Understanding of security best practices in software development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Experience a dynamic and team-orientated work environment.
• Opportunities for personal growth and learning
• An open, inclusive and supportive team where you will be valued, and your suggestions will be welcome.
• 26 days paid holiday per year. This is in addition to local public holidays.
• Hybrid Working
• Risk Benefits such as pension, Life Assurance (4x annual salary), Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible core hours between 10am – 4pm
• Receive support whenever you need it with our Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7.
• Local discounts and more…

Our team is committed to keeping remuneration and benefits under constant review to make sure what we offer stays relevant.