Senior Software Engineer (campaign)

La Fosse Associates; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in legal services is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Leeds to develop innovative legal technology solutions. This hands-on role involves building cloud-native software using technologies like React, Java, and Spring Boot in a collaborative, Agile environment. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of microservices, and a passion for clean code. Flexible working options are provided, supporting career development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java and React development.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and microservices.
• Exposure to containerization tools (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Understanding of cloud platforms and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Build modern software using React, Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architectures.
• Follow Agile and DevOps best practices, including TDD, pair programming, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX, and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to architecture, design decisions, and coding standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and adopt modern development practices.

Skills

Java

React

Spring Boot

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Position: Senior Software Engineer

About the Company
La Fosse is proud to partner with a global leader in legal services, searching for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join their technology transformation journey.

The Role
You will be joining a multi-skilled product engineering team responsible for developing innovative legal technology solutions. The team is based in Leeds, with flexible working options, and you will contribute to modernising the legal experience by delivering cloud-native software that supports the client’s global legal operations.

This is a hands-on engineering role involving React, Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud platforms such as Kubernetes and SQL/NoSQL. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining scalable, high-quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

Build modern software using React, Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architectures

Follow Agile and DevOps best practises, including TDD, pair programming, and CI/CD

Collaborate closely with Product, UX, and business stakeholders

Contribute to architecture, design decisions, and coding standards

Drive continuous improvement and adopt modern development practises

Ideal Candidate

5+ years of hands-on experience in Java and React development

Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and microservices

Exposure to containerization tools (Docker/Kubernetes)

Understanding of cloud platforms and distributed systems

Passion for clean code, scalability, and working in a collaborative team

Why Join?

Work for one of the world’s leading law firms with a clear tech-first approach

Be part of a collaborative, agile environment with strong growth opportunities

Enjoy career development, global project exposure, and a positive work culture

Flexible working and support for learning and wellbeing

Location and Schedule

This role is based in Leeds, and the team goes into the office on an ad-hoc basis, usually for team workshops, etc.

Interview Process

The interview process consists of 2 virtual stages; an intro chat and a technical interview.

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply now!