Senior Java Developer – HealthTech Scale-Up

Halian; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian is partnering with a rapidly growing HealthTech scale-up in the UK. They are hiring two Senior Java Developers to deliver long-term, high-impact projects within a full-stack, microservices environment.

You will join a high-performing team of 20+ engineers working on greenfield and evolving systems to improve patient outcomes across NHS contexts. You’ll contribute to scalable Java microservices, CI/CD, and software quality while mentoring peers and shaping engineering standards within a

Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience in commercial settings.
• Solid SQL skills and relational database knowledge.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Java-based microservices.
• Contribute to greenfield development and system architecture.
• Build full-stack functionality (Java backend + JavaScript).
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders.
• Drive best practices in CI/CD, testing, and software quality.
• Support delivery of long-term strategic projects.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth.
• Shape technical direction and engineering standards.

Skills

Java

SQL

CI/CD

Agile

AWS/Azure

Spring Boot

SaaS

Large-scale

Job description

We’re partnering with one of the UK’s fastest-growing HealthTech scale-ups, transforming how hospitals deliver care through modern, cloud-based technology.

In just a few years, the business has evolved from a disruptive start-up into a trusted technology partner to major NHS Trusts, with its platform now widely used by clinicians across the UK. Replacing outdated legacy systems with intuitive, user-centric tools, they are improving how healthcare teams operate — and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

With multiple industry awards, major contracts secured, and a growing customer base, the company is entering a significant scale-up phase, targeting 350–400 employees over the coming years.

The Opportunity

They are hiring two Senior Java Developers to play a key role in delivering long-term, high-impact projects while helping shape the future of the platform and wider engineering function.

You’ll join a high-performing team of 20+ engineers, working on a mix of greenfield and evolving systems, contributing across a full-stack, microservices architecture.

This is more than just a coding role — it’s an opportunity to build technology that directly improves lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing scalable Java-based microservices
• Contributing to greenfield development and system architecture
• Building full-stack functionality (Java backend + JavaScrip
• Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders across the business
• Driving best practices in CI/CD, testing, and software quality
• Supporting delivery of long-term strategic projects
• Mentoring junior developers and contributing to team growth
• Playing a role in shaping technical direction and engineering standards

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience in Java
• Solid experience with SQL / relational databases
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms
• Familiarity with Spring Boot or modern Java frameworks
• Experience working on SaaS platforms
• Background in large-scale or regulated environments

Why Join?

• Work on a mission-critical platform used across NHS hospitals
• Be part of a rapidly scaling, award-winning HealthTech business
• Join a collaborative team of senior engineers
• Contribute to a clear long-term product and technology roadmap
• Build solutions that have a real-world impact on patient care

Additional Information

• Must be UK-based with the right to work
• Sponsorship is not available