Senior Java Software Engineer in City

CPS Group (UK) Limited; City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency seeks a Senior Java Software Engineer in Cardiff to design and maintain high-quality Java applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java and Spring, with knowledge of software design patterns and CI/CD pipelines. This role requires in-office presence approximately two days every other week, focusing on secure and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Contribute to 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.

Skills

Java

Spring

Software design patterns

Docker

Kubernetes

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

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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