Senior Java Development Engineer

Signify; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lighting industry is seeking a Senior Java Development Engineer in Cambridge. The role involves designing and developing software solutions for smart city applications, requiring strong Java skills and experience with frameworks like Spring Boot. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience as a Java developer, specializing in enterprise-level applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks.
• Good understanding of OOPS concepts using Java or Python.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining high-quality software solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
• Conducting code reviews to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshooting and debugging software applications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

React

Angular

Vue

OOPS

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Job TitleSenior Java Development Engineer

Job Description

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a Senior Java Development Engineer in Pampisford, Cambridge with Signify.

What you’ll do

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions using Java, Spring Boot and Restful API technologies for Street Lighting & other Smart City CMS.
• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code compliant with coding standards using TDD.
• Conducting code reviews to ensure code quality and performance.
• Troubleshooting and debugging software applications to resolve issues.
• Implementing best practices for software development, including design patterns and coding standards, collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop technical specifications and staying current with Java-related technologies and industry trends.

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field combined with over 6 years of experience as a Java developer, specialising in enterprise-level applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming language and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate).
• Over 4 years of professional experience with web development frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• Good understanding of the Object-Oriented Programming Concept (OOPS) using Java or Python.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, Oracle) and SQL and experience engaging with stakeholders across business, technical teams, and management to gather requirements, identify tasks, provide estimates, and meet production deadlines.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light the way.