Senior Java Software Engineer in City

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable tech recruitment firm in Cardiff seeks a Senior Java Software Engineer to join its agile team. The successful candidate will design and maintain high-quality Java applications and work on microservices. A strong background in Java and Spring is essential, with experience in Docker/Kubernetes preferred. Security clearance eligibility is required. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and high-quality code delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java.
• Hands-on expertise with Spring.
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes is desirable.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality Java applications.
• Contribute to the development of microservices and modern architectures.
• Collaborate within an agile team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring

Software design patterns

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

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

CPS Group are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering enterprise-scale solutions in an agile, collaborative environment based in Cardiff. You'll be working across the full software development lifecycle, applying a DevOps mindset and contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable applications.

This is a hands-on role where you'll apply strong technical expertise in Java and Spring, and ideally bring experience with containerisation and cloud environments.

Key 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).

CPS Group (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. By applying to this advert, you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time.