Senior Java Engineer

Send; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join their London team. The role involves designing and maintaining backend services, building scalable microservices, and collaborating cross-functionally. The ideal candidate has extensive Java experience and is knowledgeable about microservices architecture. This hybrid position allows flexibility, with 2 days in the office, offering a salary between £85,000 and £95,000 per annum, along with generous perks including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave, and learning development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave

Enhanced Parental Leave

Learning and Development Budget

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Java development, particularly in backend web applications.
• Proficient with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL preferred).

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining backend services in Java.
• Building scalable microservices using modern frameworks.
• Collaborating with frontend engineers and product managers.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

REST APIs

Collaboration

Tools

MySQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our London office in Monument, with an expectation to be in the office 2 days per week.

Salary Range: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum

Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Senior Java Engineer Role

As a Senior Java Engineer at Send, you’ll play a crucial role in building and evolving our underwriting workbench – the core of our SaaS platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies within a microservices architecture, developing new platform features, enhancing existing functionality, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our backend systems. You’ll be part of a collaborative, agile team, contributing to key technical decisions and mentoring others along the way.

If you’re an experienced Java Engineer ready to take on your next challenge and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About Send

In 2017, Send was founded by Andy Moss, Ben Huckel, and Matt McGrillis with a vision to reshape and enhance the underwriting process for commercial insurers – combining advanced technology with deep industry expertise.

By 2019, we had delivered a commercial and specialty Underwriting Workbench for a leading global insurer – one of the UK’s top five composite insurers and a major FTSE 100 carrier. This solution streamlined operations, improved efficiency, and enabled forward visibility.

In 2022, we won three industry awards for the Underwriting Workbench and raised $10 million in Series A funding to support our expansion in the UK and US.

The following year, in 2023, we launched Smart Submission, a stand‑alone component of the Underwriting Workbench, and were named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide P&C Intelligent Underwriting Workbench Applications Vendor Assessment.

In 2024, we were recognised as a Top Provider in the Datos P&C Workbench report and named a Leader in Celent’s Underwriting Workbench reports for both North America and Global Markets.

Our vision is to be the market‑leading underwriting software platform for agile carriers.
#loveunderwriting

Our Funding

From 2017 to 2022, we bootstrapped our growth journey, building a profitable and stable company. In November 2022, following a year of strong customer and team growth, we secured $10 million in Series A funding to accelerate our expansion across the UK and US, as well as to further enhance our product development. We’re proud to have the support and expertise of our investors, Mercia and Breega.

We are now preparing for our Series B round and are excited about the growth acceleration this will enable.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Java Engineer

• Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services in Java.
• Building scalable and performant microservices using Spring Boot and other modern frameworks.
• Working with relational databases, particularly MySQL, to store and manage structured data.
• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high‑quality features.
• Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests using JUnit, Spock, or Cucumber.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues to ensure stability and reliability of our platform.
• Improving CI/CD pipelines and supporting deployment automation.
• Contributing to architectural discussions and decisions to enhance the platform’s scalability and performance.

The Skills and Experience Needed for the Senior Java Engineer Role

• Strong experience in Java development, particularly in backend web applications.
• Proficiency with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL preferred).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including unit testing and code quality.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and a pragmatic approach to development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially in a remote‑first environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑oriented environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience with AWS and cloud‑based infrastructure.
• Exposure to Apache Camel.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps tools.
• Prior experience in the insurance industry or with insurance‑related software.

What’s on Offer – Life at Send

Health Insurance – Provided through AXA, covering medical, dental, optical, mental health, and therapies. Employees also have free access to Spill, offering confidential mental health support and therapy.

Life Insurance – Covers four times your basic salary, along with income protection for up to 36 months at 75 % of salary, including rehabilitation support.

Pension Scheme – A salary sacrifice pension scheme through Royal London. Send contributes 8 %, with a minimum employee contribution of 4 %.

Time Off – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays. We also offer volunteering time and a dedicated wellness day.

Enhanced Parental Leave – Includes 12 weeks of fully paid leave for all new parents, along with additional support for birth‑giving parents.

Learning and Development – An annual budget via Learnerbly, providing access to books, courses, conferences, and other resources to support your growth.

Check out Send’s public Handbook for more information about our product, recruitment process, team, benefits, and much more.

Recruitment Process

• Stage 1 – Introductory Call with in‑house recruiter, Liam (30 minutes): Covers background, motivations, and communication skills.
• Stage 2 – Interview with Greg Hall, Head of Engineering, and another member of the engineering team (30 minutes).
• Stage 3 – Technical Interview with two members of the engineering team (45 minutes – 1 hour): Focuses on technical questions related to Java, web application development, Spring Boot, microservices, and relational databases.
• Stage 4 – Interview with Dan Pass, CTO (30 minutes).
• Final Stage – 30‑minute call with a Send Founder.

At Send, we’re focused on strengthening our culture – not hiring people who simply “fit” into it. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team drives innovation, creativity, better decision‑making, and stronger performance.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Women, Indigenous people, and individuals of colour often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single qualification. We’re committed to changing that.

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, ethnicity, or culture. We are committed to reviewing all applications fairly and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, colour, religion or belief, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, family status, pregnancy or maternity, disability (visible or invisible), gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

We know that inclusive hiring is an ongoing journey, and we’re always looking to improve. If you have feedback on our hiring or interview process, we’d love to hear it.

If you have specific needs or adjustments that would support you during the application process, you can share them in the space provided in your application – we want to ensure your experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Need support with your application or have a question about the role? Email us at [e-mail].