Senior Java Software Engineer

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Performance bonus

Job summary

CPS Group (UK) Limited in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join a growing software team. You will remain hands-on while mentoring others and contributing to scalable software solutions in an Agile setting.

Design, develop and own complex Java applications, mentor junior developers, contribute to architectural discussions and help lift engineering standards across the function. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience developing Java/Spring Boot applications.
• Experience designing and delivering complex software solutions.
• Relational database knowledge, ideally PostgreSQL.
• Experience in Agile software development teams.
• Mentoring developers through code reviews and guidance.
• Focus on performance, scalability and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing complex Java applications using modern engineering practices.
• Leading the delivery of key software features from design through to implementation.
• Producing technical designs and documentation to support development.
• Reviewing code and maintaining high engineering standards across the team.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Mentoring

Code reviews

Agile

Communication

Performance

Scalability

Tools

AWS

React

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Job description

Senior Java Engineer

Cardiff (Hybrid Working) Up to £68,000 + Bonus

CPS Group are supporting an established technology organisation in Cardiff with the recruitment of a Senior Java Engineer to join their growing software engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Java Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring other engineers and contributing to the design of modern, scalable software solutions.

Working within an Agile environment, you'll take ownership of complex features from design through to delivery, remaining hands‑on throughout the development lifecycle. Alongside writing high-quality code, you'll mentor junior developers, contribute to architectural discussions and help drive continuous improvement across the engineering function.

The Role:

• Designing and developing complex Java applications using modern engineering practices.
• Leading the delivery of key software features from design through to implementation.
• Producing technical designs and documentation to support development.
• Reviewing code and maintaining high engineering standards across the team.

  Skills & Experience

  • Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Experience designing and delivering complex software solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL.
  • Experience working within Agile software development teams.
  • Passion for writing clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
  • Experience mentoring developers through code reviews and technical guidance.
  • Strong understanding of software performance, scalability and engineering best practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience with AWS cloud technologies.
  • Exposure to React and TypeScript.

  Benefits

  • Up to £68,000
  • 20% Performance-related bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional holiday purchase scheme

  If you're looking for a senior engineering position where you'll remain hands-on while influencing technical direction and mentoring others, we'd love to hear from you.