Senior Software Engineer

Centric Software; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Software is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain scalable microservices using reactive programming in Java. You will collaborate with product, DevOps and QA to ensure robust, production-grade systems.

You will work with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), implement CI/CD pipelines, and apply AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality and velocity. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or related role with hands-on experience in reactive programming and microservices.
• Experience with Java reactive frameworks and RESTful/event-driven microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Implement reactive programming patterns using Java frameworks.
• Collaborate with product, DevOps, QA to plan sprints and deploy services.
• Write tests, debug distributed systems, ensure reliability.
• Document architecture, code, and processes.

Skills

Reactive programming

Microservices

Cloud & containers

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Job description

About Centric Software

Centric Software® is a global leader, providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. We equip retail, fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and consumer goods brands with pioneering best‑of‑breed solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products. Our technology powers brands to streamline processes, drive efficiency and operate with confidence in an ever‑changing market.

Our story is one of rapid growth, bold ideas and extraordinary opportunities. We’re here to challenge the status quo—and we’re looking for brilliant people who want to do the same. No matter where you are in the world, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.

Key Responsibilities

• Microservices Development: Design, develop, and maintain microservices with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and stability.
• Reactive Programming: Use reactive programming frameworks like Quarkus reactive to build non‑blocking, asynchronous applications.
• Collaborative Development: Work with product managers, DevOps, QA, and other engineering teams to align on requirements, plan sprints, and deploy reliable microservices in production environments.
• Code Quality and Review: Write clean, efficient code following best practices in reactive programming and microservices. Participate in code reviews to ensure high quality and consistency.
• Testing and Debugging: Build unit tests, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues in distributed systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for architecture, code, and processes to support team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• AI: Use AI tools as part of the daily workflow — for code generation, architecture exploration, codebase analysis, and rapid prototyping.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or a related role, with hands‑on experience in reactive programming and microservices.
• Technical Skills:
  • Reactive Programming: Proficiency with reactive frameworks in Java.
  • Microservices Architecture: Experience in developing RESTful and event‑driven microservices.
  • Cloud & Containerization: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • CI/CD & Version Control: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools such as Git.
  • AI/ML: Comfortable using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g. Cursor, GitHub Copilot) as part of your everyday coding workflow — generating, reviewing, and refining code with critical judgement.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Adaptable to working in fast‑paced, collaborative environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Twelve‑Factor App methodology.
• Experience with serverless architectures.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and design patterns.

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.