Senior Java Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to develop and maintain Java-based systems. This remote-first role requires experience with legacy code, familiarity with AWS, and good communication skills. You will help shape the tech strategy and improve development practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java development and maintaining codebases.
• Familiarity with cloud-based systems, preferably AWS.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.
• Interest or experience in working in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based systems across various businesses.
• Modernize legacy code and improve development practices.
• Work with teams to deliver secure solutions.
• Contribute to tech strategy and shape future tools.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Familiarity with AWS

Comfortable with legacy code

Interest in regulated environments

Leadership potential

Job description

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newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

? UK-based | Remote-first with occasional London/northern meetups

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain Java-based systems across multiple businesses
• Gradually modernise legacy code, introducing cleaner architecture and better development practices
• Work closely with onshore and offshore teams to deliver secure, stable solutions
• Identify opportunities for introducing modern tools, frameworks and testing approaches
• Contribute to tech strategy and play a key role in shaping our future stack
• Support a secure and compliant development environment

What we’re looking for

• Comfortable working with and improving legacy codebases
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud-based systems
• Good communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Experience in (or interest in) regulated, secure software environments
• Bonus: leadership potential or interest in mentoring as we grow

Research shows men often apply when they meet 60% of the criteria, while women and minority groups may wait until they meet nearly 100%.

If this role sounds exciting but you’re not sure you tick every box – we’d still love to hear from you.