Senior Java Developer

P. Moe Talent Collective; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Uxbridge seeks a Java Developer to create scalable web applications and engaging front-end solutions. You will collaborate within an Agile team, leveraging your expertise in the Spring framework and RESTful APIs. This hybrid role allows for 2-3 days on-site work, and offers perks such as private healthcare and a company bonus scheme. Join a dynamic team that values your ability to tackle technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Company bonus scheme

Excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing scalable web applications using Java.
• Proficient in the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot and Spring Security.
• Extensive experience in designing and documenting RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, scalable Java code and engaging front-end solutions.
• Collaborate with product management to refine requirements.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical teammates.

Skills

Java

Spring

Problem-solving

MySQL

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

Git

CI/CD

OWASP

JUnit

Tools

Bitbucket

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Our client provides a digital platform to support social care and health providers in delivering compassionate, compliant, and effective care. As a trusted software service, they aim to empower care teams and elevate standards within the care sector.

Working closely with a diverse onshore and offshore team, you'll create clean, scalable Java code and develop engaging front-end solutions using Apache Tiles and React, supported by solid HTML and CSS skills. Your role will be key in delivering creative solutions that tackle real business challenges and meet user needs. We're looking for a talented developer who upholds high standards and works well with Product Management to estimate efforts, refine requirements, and quickly troubleshoot issues. Staying curious about emerging technologies, you'll help improve our clients’ development process and product quality, all while making sure our solutions align with business goals. Communicating technical concepts clearly and being friendly to teammates who aren’t technical will be important as you contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking team.

About you

• Proven experience in developing sophisticated, scalable web applications using Java, with a deep understanding of enterprise-level architecture, performance optimisation, and maintainable code standards.


• Agile team player with experience contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives, fostering continuous improvement.


• A strategic problem-solver with a proactive, analytical mindset, adept at tackling complex technical challenges and driving innovative solutions.


• Robust knowledge of the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security, to build secure and efficient backend services.


• Proficient in designing, implementing, and optimising data models and complex queries in MySQL and MongoDB, supporting scalable, data-driven web applications.


• Extensive experience in designing, consuming, and documenting RESTful APIs, with strong competency in JSON, OAuth, JWT, and integration with third-party services.


• Advanced skills in Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines, with practical experience using Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools to automate and streamline deployment processes.


• Deep understanding of secure coding practices, focusing on OWASP Top 10 to ensure application security.


• Solid foundation in software testing principles, including designing and executing unit and integration tests using frameworks such as JUnit and TestNG.


• Proven ability to own features or technical problems end-to-end, balancing technical expertise with collaborative decision-making and strategic vision.

Location is Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UB11 1FW, hybrid with 2-3 days on-site. Benefit from perks such as private healthcare, a company bonus scheme, and excellent facilities.