Senior Software Engineer - Java/Spring Boot

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Office in East London

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java and the Spring Boot framework. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to drive architectural decisions.

The role focuses on scalable microservices, RESTful APIs, and relational databases within an agile environment, offering flexible working options and a dynamic office culture in East London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in CS/Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong Java (8+) and Spring Boot experience with RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver features.
• Optimize performance, identify bottlenecks, and improve scalability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot production issues to ensure stability and availability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Microservices

Git

Agile

Backend architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Java and the Spring Boot framework to join their agile development team in East London . This role is essential for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable backend systems and microservices that support our client's core business operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on challenging projects in a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable backend services and APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver features.
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for improved scalability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the team's technical growth.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring the stability and availability of applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java (versions 8+) and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
• Experience with building RESTful APIs and working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and related design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working options.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• A dynamic and collaborative team culture in our East London office.