Senior Software Developer

Yolk Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Software Developer to enhance and build software solutions. The role offers a chance to work in a collaborative team and strongly emphasizes personal development and inclusivity. Candidates should have extensive experience with Java 8+, microservices, and AWS. Offering a hybrid working model with benefits like generous leave, healthcare support, and a chance to mentor others, this position is perfect for those eager to grow their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare support

Pension scheme

Access to learning platforms

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java 8+ and modern development practices.
• Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker and cloud-native development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications.
• Work closely with Product Owners, QA and DevOps colleagues.
• Mentor others and contribute to technical decisions.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

Microservices

RESTful APIs

AWS

Docker

SQL/MySQL

Agile methodologies

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

Git

Job description

Senior Software Developer (Java)

📍 Cardiff

💰 Up to £65,000 DOE

What You'll Do:

You’ll join a collaborative, cross-functional team where you’ll play a key role in building and enhancing robust software solutions used by organisations around the world. Day to day, you’ll be hands‑on with designing, developing and maintaining scalable applications, while contributing to technical decisions and continuously improving how the team works. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, QA and DevOps colleagues to translate requirements into high‑quality solutions, support production releases, and help resolve complex technical issues. There’s also a strong opportunity to mentor others and progress towards a lead developer position, shaping both the technology and the team’s future direction.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong commercial experience with Java 8+ and modern development practices
• Solid knowledge of frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud and Hibernate
• Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs
• A good understanding of modern software architectures including microservices and event‑driven design
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Docker and cloud‑native development
• Confidence writing and maintaining unit tests using tools such as JUnit and Mockito
• Experience working with relational databases such as SQL or MySQL
• Familiarity with Git‑based version control and Agile delivery environments
• Strong problem‑solving skills, clear communication and a genuine desire to keep learning

Why You Should Apply:

This is a chance to work on meaningful software that supports workplaces globally. You’ll benefit from a hybrid working model, strong support for personal development, and a culture that values collaboration, learning and inclusion. Alongside an attractive benefits package including enhanced parental leave, generous annual leave, healthcare support and a pension scheme, you’ll have access to learning platforms and clear opportunities to grow your career in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

Ready to Apply?

Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme‑just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can’t always guarantee it. If you haven’t heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven’t been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities.