Senior Software Developer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cardiff seeks a Senior Software Developer (Java) to build and enhance software solutions. The role involves designing scalable applications and mentoring within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Java 8+, microservices, and AWS. The position offers a hybrid work model, personal development support, and attractive benefits such as enhanced parental leave and healthcare. Apply with a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications.
• Contribute to technical decisions and improve team workflows.
• Work closely with Product Owners and DevOps to translate requirements.
• Support production releases and resolve complex technical issues.
• Mentor others and progress towards a lead developer position.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

Microservices

RESTful APIs

AWS

Docker

SQL

MySQL

JUnit

Mockito

Git

Agile

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.

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