Senior Java Software Engineer

Amici Procurement Solutions

Glasgow

Remote

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits package

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Chance to make a real impact

Job summary

A leading company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join their innovative tech team. This role involves developing cutting-edge search and data processing solutions that impact industry-leading biotech companies. Ideal candidates will possess strong Java expertise and work effectively in Agile environments, making significant contributions to a modern data platform.

Qualifications

Strong experience in Java development required.
Exposure to Python for data processing is a plus.
Experience with large-scale data workflows for search or analytics is crucial.

Responsibilities

Designing, building, and maintaining a robust data platform.
Developing features across the full stack with Agile and TDD practices.
Building and optimizing search solutions.

Skills

Java

Agile

TDD

React

TypeScript

Apache Lucene

Solr

OpenSearch

Python

SQL

NoSQL

DevOps

Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Amici Procurement Solutions

Experienced Tech Recruiter with extensive experience in the Scottish market

UK remote (willing to travel to Glasgow office once per quarter)

We’re looking for a talented Senior Java Developer to join a growing tech team working on an exciting new platform. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge search technologies and large-scale data processing while contributing to a product that makes a real impact.

Your Role

As a Senior Java Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining a robust data platform that powers our core products. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create highly performant and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, well-structured code using Agile and TDD practices
Develop new features across the full stack, from React/TypeScript front-end to Java-based backend services
Build and optimize search solutions using technologies like Apache Lucene, Solr, or OpenSearch
Design and implement data pipelines in collaboration with Data Engineers
Work with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for scalable data processing
Conduct code reviews, participate in pair programming, and mentor junior developers
Support operational stability, ensuring smooth deployment and maintenance of production systems

Your background

Strong Java development experience in a professional setting
Exposure to Python for data processing is a plus
Experience working with large-scale data workflows for search or analytics
Familiarity with search technologies (Apache Lucene, Solr, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch)
Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB, etc.)
Experience in Agile and DevOps environments with a focus on automated testing

Why This role?

Be part of a highly skilled team developing a modern data and search platform
Work on vector search and machine learning applications
A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

What’s In It for You?

Competitive salary & benefits package
A chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-moving, innovative environment
The opportunity to make a real impact on a platform used by industry-leading biotech companies

If you’re passionate about building high-performance applications and working with the latest in search and data technology, we’d love to hear from you!UK remote (willing to travel to Glasgow office once per quarter)

Your Role

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, well-structured code using Agile and TDD practices
Develop new features across the full stack, from React/TypeScript front-end to Java-based backend services
Build and optimize search solutions using technologies like Apache Lucene, Solr, or OpenSearch
Design and implement data pipelines in collaboration with Data Engineers
Work with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for scalable data processing
Conduct code reviews, participate in pair programming, and mentor junior developers
Support operational stability, ensuring smooth deployment and maintenance of production systems

Your background

Strong Java development experience in a professional setting
Exposure to Python for data processing is a plus
Experience working with large-scale data workflows for search or analytics
Familiarity with search technologies (Apache Lucene, Solr, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch)
Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB, etc.)
Experience in Agile and DevOps environments with a focus on automated testing

Why This role?

Be part of a highly skilled team developing a modern data and search platform
Work on vector search and machine learning applications
A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

What’s In It for You?

Competitive salary & benefits package
A chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-moving, innovative environment
The opportunity to make a real impact on a platform used by industry-leading biotech companies

If you’re passionate about building high-performance applications and working with the latest in search and data technology, we’d love to hear from you!

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