Senior Java Software Engineer

DiverseJobsMatter

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme
25 days annual leave
Critical illness cover
Access to Perkbox
Flexible benefits options
Relocation support package
Season ticket loans
Flexible benefits
Relocation support up to £8,000

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to design and build user-centred digital solutions. The ideal candidate will lead technical projects, ensure quality, and mentor colleagues. Proficiency in Java, microservices, and cloud platforms is essential. The role offers opportunities for growth, flexible benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

  • Experience delivering user-centred digital solutions.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
  • Background in software development lifecycles.
  • Proficiency in Java (including frameworks such as Spring Boot, CXF, Jetty).
  • Experience in designing microservices architectures and building RESTful APIs.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, TDD).
  • Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent).
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM).
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, or Atlassian.
  • Skilled in designing and building both native and web applications across a range of platforms.
  • Experience with Kotlin.
  • Previous experience working on government or NHS projects.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical SME and ensure solutions meet business needs.
  • Collaborate on designing and delivering innovative solutions.
  • Oversee software development and proactively resolve issues.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Oversee software development and deployment pipelines, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
  • Present solutions, prototypes, and progress to stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to recruitment activities and mentor other consultants in their career development.
  • Promote the organisation’s engineering expertise externally through writing, speaking, and thought leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills
Java proficiency
Microservices architecture
Experience with RESTful APIs
Familiarity with agile methodologies
Containerisation knowledge
CI/CD tools knowledge
Kotlin experience
Cloud platforms proficiency
Docker/Kubernetes
AWS/Azure
IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform)
CI/CD (Jenkins/AWS CodeBuild/Azure Dev
Kotlin
Govt/NHS projects

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
CloudFormation
Terraform
Jenkins
Terraform
ARM
Jenkins
AWS CodeBuild
Azure DevOps
Atlassian

Job description

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Base pay range

Location: Manchester

Contract: Full-time

About the Role

Our client is seeking experienced Senior Java Developers to join their growing team. As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining user-centred digital solutions. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will provide technical leadership within multi-disciplinary teams, ensure delivery of high-quality solutions, and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.

This position is suited to candidates who are seeking progression at the senior level, with opportunities for future growth and advancement.

Responsibilities
  • Act as a technical SME, ensuring user-centred software is developed in line with business requirements and industry best practice.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions to client challenges.
  • Oversee software development and deployment pipelines, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
  • Present solutions, prototypes, and progress to stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to recruitment activities and mentor other consultants in their career development.
  • Promote the organisation’s engineering expertise externally through writing, speaking, and thought leadership.
Qualifications
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience across the full software development lifecycle delivering user-centred digital solutions.
  • Proficiency in Java (including frameworks such as Spring Boot, CXF, Jetty).
  • Experience in designing microservices architectures and building RESTful APIs.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, TDD).
  • Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent).
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM).
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, or Atlassian.
  • Skilled in designing and building both native and web applications across a range of platforms.
  • Experience with Kotlin.
  • Previous experience working on government or NHS projects.
Benefits & Extras
  • Contributory pension scheme (employer contribution 6%, employee 2%).
  • 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays.
  • Critical illness cover and life assurance.
  • Access to Perkbox for discounts and lifestyle benefits.
  • Volunteer days and wellbeing support.
  • Cycle-to-work and salary sacrifice electric vehicle schemes.
  • Season ticket loans.
  • Flexible benefits, including options for additional health cover, dental cover, pension contributions, extra holidays, and wellbeing/charity contributions.
  • Relocation support package of up to £8,000 (subject to conditions).

Diversity & Inclusion: Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. Adjustments and accommodations will be provided to ensure accessibility throughout the recruitment process.

Location

The role is based in Manchester, with flexibility required to attend client sites or other UK offices as needed. Candidates must be within reasonable travelling distance of one of the organisation’s UK office locations.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology
Industries
  • IT Services and IT Consulting

Expiry status: Active

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