Senior Java Software Engineer

hackajob; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company specializing in data intelligence and AI as a Senior Java Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you'll drive technical direction for innovative Java-based products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to lead projects that influence significant digital transformations across various sectors. If you're passionate about building impactful software and mentoring a talented team, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java with experience in RESTful microservices.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction and architectural decisions for Java-based products.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery.

Skills

Java

RESTful microservices

Spring Framework

DevOps

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Azure

AWS

API integration

Angular

React

Vue.js

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Join the Growth Story at Envitia

At Envitia, we’re passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and solve complex challenges. As a leading technology company specialising in data intelligence, AI, and geospatial solutions, we empower organizations across defence, government, and commercial sectors to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Being a Leader In The UK's Digital And Software Services Landscape, Your Work In Cutting-edge Technology Empowers Our Customers To Manage, Share, And Exploit Data More Effectively By

• Influencing significant digital and data transformation projects across the UK public sector.
• Utilising AI and Machine Learning to innovate sophisticated decision support systems.
• Making an impactful contribution to society by harnessing the power of data.
  
  

We’re expanding rapidly (25% growth in 2024 with ambitious plans for 2025), making it an exciting time to join!

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to take on a senior position within our Engineering team. In this role, you’ll lead the technical direction of a core Java-based product, shaping its architecture, driving innovation, and building deep domain expertise. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to define the product's technical roadmap, ensuring the delivery of scalable and high-quality software.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on both strategic and hands-on challenges. You’ll be a key technical leader and mentor, guiding the team through complex problems, championing best practices, and influencing the broader technology strategy. If you’re passionate about building impactful software, leading by example, and want to play a critical role in shaping the future of engineering within the company, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Direction: Drive technical and architectural decisions to ensure scalable, high-performance solutions aligned with business goals.
• Project Ownership: Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of critical projects, ensuring timely completion and technical excellence.
• Hands-on Engineering: Design, develop, and test robust Java-based applications; contribute to core product enhancements and re-engineering efforts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across sales, marketing, and product teams to align technical solutions with user needs and business strategy.
• Innovation & R&D: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, advocating for tools and practices that improve engineering outcomes.
• Quality & Standards: Establish and uphold best practices in coding, testing, and software design; lead efforts to enhance quality assurance processes.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support for engineers at all levels, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• People Development: Support career growth and skill development of team members, contributing to a positive and progressive engineering environment.
• Customer-Centric Design: Translate customer requirements into actionable software solutions, ensuring usability, reliability, and performance.
  
  

Skills Required

Essential Skills:

• Very highly proficient Java programmer, experience building RESTful microservices with Spring.
• Strong knowledge of maturing DevOps, Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience of managing and developing software development team.
• Experience of User Interface integration using an API integration layer and some background knowledge of Angular or other JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue.js and native js will be useful.
• Strong experience of Azure / AWS technologies and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience of leading software development teams to define and utilise appropriate service APIs.
  
  

Security Clearance Requirements

The successful candidate must be eligible to go through a SC level security clearance.

Location

The role will be required onsite in our Horsham offices 2-4 days a month.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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