Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Nexthink; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Unlimited vacation

Health insurance

Pension contribution of 12%

Professional training access

Paid leave for caregivers

Transportation fee reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Nexthink in Manchester is looking for a skilled Software Developer to join the New Data Backend team. This role involves working on data pipelines and designing scalable microservices for their product.

Applicants should have over 5 years of experience, strong Java skills, and familiarity with AWS and container technologies like Docker. The company offers a competitive benefits package including a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with scalable architecture and microservices.
• Familiar with Spring or Micronaut frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Enhance existing data pipelines for customer value.
• Redesign pipelines for improved performance.
• Implement cloud-native microservices on a scalable platform.
• Participate in all stages of software development.

Skills

Software development experience

Microservices and APIs

Container deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)

Public cloud providers (preferably AWS)

Core Java

Experience with Spring or Micronaut

Relational databases (Postgres, ClickHouse)

Jenkins, Git, Terraform

Agile methodologies

Teamwork and communication skills

Job description

About Nexthink

Nexthink is a leader in digital employee experience management software that helps IT leaders diagnose and fix issues at scale before employees notice them. With more than 1,200 customers and 15 million employees supported, Nexthink operates from Lausanne, Switzerland and Boston, Massachusetts, with offices worldwide.

Job Description

The New Data Backend team works with internal components and services that feed the core functionality of the Nexthink product. The team builds and owns components that integrate data from endpoint devices and make it available to other product services for further analysis. It embraces DevOps, CI/CD, automation, code quality, and a cloud‑native SaaS platform using modern technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with existing data pipelines, enriching them and adding value for customers.
• Identify ways to improve current pipelines, from small changes to full redesigns.
• Design, implement, validate and deliver cloud‑native microservices for a highly scalable platform.
• Help build the next generation of the Data Platform and support the transition to a cloud‑only company.
• Participate in all stages of software development and collaborate with different teams from ideation to delivery.
• Maintain high code‑quality standards and improve best practices.
• Work in an agile, iterative mindset.
• Be open to learning new technologies and languages when needed.
• Drive complex projects with minimal oversight, delivering features iteratively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with scalable architecture: microservices, APIs (REST, gRPC), container deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, Istio) and messaging architectures (Kafka, Kafka streams).
• Passion for building resilient, secure and scalable services.
• Experience with public cloud providers, preferably AWS.
• Solid knowledge of core Java (other languages a plus), and multithreading.
• Experience with Spring or Micronaut.
• Experience with relational databases (Postgres, ClickHouse) and data stores.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Git, Terraform.
• Experience in Agile, good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to take ownership, work with specifications, collaborate with Product Managers, and seek information when needed.

Benefits

• Permanent contract with competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work.
• Flexible hours and unlimited vacation, plus 25 days of holidays and 3 company‑paid volunteer days.
• Fully covered private health insurance for you and your family, life insurance, and Medicash Solo Level 2.
• Pension contribution of 12 % (6 % employee, 6 % employer).
• Free access to professional training platforms.
• 16 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, and child‑care voucher support.
• 50 % reimbursement on public transportation fees, up to a maximum of 1 250 £ gross per year.
• Up to £40 monthly reimbursement for gym and fitness memberships.
• Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.

Please note that not all benefits listed above are available for temporary, contract, and internship roles. To ensure you have the most up‑to‑date information, we recommend checking with your recruitment partner.