Senior Java Software Engineer

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer in Cardiff to join a skilled team delivering enterprise-scale solutions. The role involves designing and maintaining high-quality applications using Java and Spring, with a strong focus on best practices such as TDD, CI/CD, and automation. Candidates should have strong commercial experience in Java, knowledge of software design patterns, and ideally experience with containerisation. This is a hands-on position requiring SC eligibility.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in Java and Spring.
• Experience with containerisation and cloud environments.
• Eligible for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Contribute to the development of microservices.
• Ensure solutions meet security and performance requirements.

Skills

Strong commercial experience with Java

Hands-on expertise with Spring

Knowledge of software design patterns

Experience with Docker or Kubernetes

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Java Software Engineer

Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 + package

Location: Cardiff (onsite circa 2 days every other week)

Clearance: Must be SC eligible

CPS Group are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering enterprise-scale solutions in an agile, collaborative environment based in Cardiff. You'll be working across the full software development lifecycle, applying a DevOps mindset and contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable applications.

This is a hands-on role where you'll apply strong technical expertise in Java and Spring, and ideally bring experience with containerisation and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Contribute to the development of microservices and modern architectures.
• Work with Spring framework to deliver scalable solutions.
• Apply best practices in software engineering including TDD, CI/CD, and automation.
• Collaborate within an agile team to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure solutions meet security and performance requirements.

Key Skills Required

• Strong commercial experience with Java.
• Hands-on expertise with Spring.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and development best practices.
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes (desirable).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

Candidate Preferences

• Ideally local to Cardiff or within commutable distance.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, secure code.
• Eligible for Security Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years).

Contact

Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group

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