Senior Java Developer | Hybrid Work & Growth Path

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cardiff seeks a Senior Software Developer (Java) to build and enhance software solutions. The role involves designing scalable applications and mentoring within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Java 8+, microservices, and AWS. The position offers a hybrid work model, personal development support, and attractive benefits such as enhanced parental leave and healthcare. Apply with a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare support

Pension scheme

Access to learning platforms

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java 8+ and modern development practices.
• Solid knowledge of frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate.
• Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• A good understanding of modern software architectures including microservices and event-driven design.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker and cloud-native development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications.
• Contribute to technical decisions and improve team workflows.
• Work closely with Product Owners and DevOps to translate requirements.
• Support production releases and resolve complex technical issues.
• Mentor others and progress towards a lead developer position.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

Microservices

RESTful APIs

AWS

Docker

SQL

MySQL

JUnit

Mockito

Git

Agile

Job description

A recruitment agency in Cardiff seeks a Senior Software Developer (Java) to build and enhance software solutions. The role involves designing scalable applications and mentoring within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Java 8+, microservices, and AWS. The position offers a hybrid work model, personal development support, and attractive benefits such as enhanced parental leave and healthcare. Apply with a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability.