Senior Java Engineer: Cloud-Native Microservices Lead

Sanderson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to work on government projects. This role requires mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop complex software solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.

The position offers an opportunity to drive best practices in software development and contribute to architectural decisions, while engaging with the latest technologies and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full‑stack software development, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Significant hands‑on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions.
• Contribute to software architecture decisions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.
• Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Full-stack software development

Java

Spring Boot

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Testing and deployment processes

Job description

Sanderson is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to work on government projects. This role requires mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop complex software solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.

The position offers an opportunity to drive best practices in software development and contribute to architectural decisions, while engaging with the latest technologies and processes.