Senior Software Engineer - Java/Spring Boot

Placements24; Musselburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible working options

Professional development and certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their East London team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive architecture decisions and mentor junior engineers.

The role focuses on building scalable services using Java and Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and relational databases. You will contribute to performance optimization, code quality, and production stability in a dynamic, supportive

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Microservices

Git

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

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.