Senior Java Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for a Senior Java Engineer in Worcester. This hybrid position requires strong Java skills and experience in mentoring. The successful candidate will engage in hands-on development and architectural decision-making within a diverse team environment, contributing to various projects. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Rewards platform

Flexible working

25 days holiday increasing with length of service

Qualifications

• Current hands-on engineering experience with Java 21 (ideally).
• Experience with UI components.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Knowledge of SOLID design principles.
• Ability to make architectural decisions.
• Stakeholder management and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development in a backend-focused role.
• Work in a cross-functional, Agile team.
• Lead or mentor junior team members.
• Make architectural decisions.
• Engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Java

SpringBoot

Azure

Azure DevOps

SQL

MySQL

Restful APIs

SOAP

Agile

Job description

Senior Java Engineer – Worcester

Location: Worcester

Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office

Salary: Up to £60k

Skills: Java, SpringBoot, Azure, Azure DevOps, SQL, MySQL, Restful APIs, SOAP, Agile

Overview

I am working with a SaaS client in the Worcester area who is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their team. This is a hybrid role and will require 2 days in the office per week. You will need to have full right to work in the UK and be in commutable distance from the office. You will be working in a cross-functional team in an Agile working environment. This is a Senior Java Engineer position, so you should be someone who either has experience in a senior role or is looking to step up into one and has experience leading or mentoring a team. This is a Backend focused role with some Frontend work, including the use of UI components. This is a hands-on development position, and you will be working on a range of different projects that are being rolled out currently. This is a fantastic company to work for, they value Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and encourage collaborative working within the team environment.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development in a backend-focused role with some frontend work using UI components.
• Work in a cross-functional, Agile team and contribute to a range of ongoing projects.
• Lead or mentor junior team members and participate in technical decision‑making.
• Make architectural decisions and contribute to system design and improvements.
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate clearly on technical topics.

Qualifications

• Current hands-on engineering experience with Java 21 (ideally).
• Experience with UI components.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Knowledge of SOLID design principles.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and SOAP.
• Ability to make architectural decisions.
• Stakeholder management and clear communication.
• Familiarity with security standards.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance, critical illness
• Rewards platform
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday increasing with length of service
• And more…

Other information

Please note: If you are interested, please apply quoting reference 102924. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. This advertisement complies with the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.