Senior Java Software Developer - FTC [UK]

Spyrosoft; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer. This role involves leading the design and development of cloud-native software solutions that have a significant product and business impact. The ideal candidate will guide the team through the software development lifecycle while ensuring high quality, automated test-driven techniques are employed. A commitment to collaborative engineering practices and technical leadership is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing and developing cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with automated testing and code quality practices.
• Experience with full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of robust software solutions.
• Define technical best practices and champion clean coding standards.
• Guide the team through the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud native software development

Technical leadership

Test-driven development

Collaborative engineering practices

Job description

Location

• London
• Hybrid 1-2 days a week in the office
• eligibility to work in the UK

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to lead the design and development of high quality, cloud native software solutions that drive real product and business impact. In this role, you will work closely with principal engineers and architects to define technical best practices, champion clean coding standards, and deliver robust tools that integrate seamlessly with monitoring, operations, and security platforms. You will take ownership of technical research activities, such as spikes and proofs of concept to explore new approaches, validate ideas, and shape the future of our engineering landscape.

As a technical leader, you’ll play a key role in guiding the team through the full software development lifecycle. You will actively contribute to and often lead collaborative engineering activities including pair programming, code reviews, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. A strong commitment to quality is essential, as you will be expected to apply automated test-driven techniques, maintain high levels of coverage, and ensure our solutions are resilient, scalable, and production-ready. You will also support planning and estimation activities, helping ensure smooth delivery from initial concept through deployment.

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