Software Developer (Mid level) (campaign)

La Fosse Associates; Leeds; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Software Engineer in Leeds to enhance their tech team. This role involves designing high-quality software with modern technologies like Java and React in a collaborative environment that values growth and innovation. The position offers flexible working and opportunities for career development in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Support for learning and wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Global project exposure

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software using Java, React, and Spring Boot.
• Apply Agile and DevOps best practices: TDD, CI/CD, pair programming.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Java

React

Spring Boot

Agile

DevOps

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Position: Software Engineer

Location: Leeds (Remote First)

Salary: £55,000

About the Company

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

The Role

As a Software Developer, you’ll join a collaborative and multi-skilled engineering team responsible for building innovative legal tech platforms. This is a hands-on development role, contributing across the full software lifecycle from design and development to testing and release.

You’ll work with a modern tech stack including Java, React, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies, helping to deliver solutions. You’ll operate primarily within Agile teams and contribute to architectural decisions, DevOps practices, and continuous delivery pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software using Java, React, and Spring Boot
• Apply Agile and DevOps best practices: TDD, CI/CD, pair programming, and automated pipelines
• Collaborate with product owners, platform teams, UX designers, and business stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into efficient, maintainable technology solutions
• Lead by example on code quality, design decisions, and software development standards
• Contribute to platform and architectural direction in a polyglot environment
• Participate in team demos, technical showcases, and continuous improvement initiatives

Tech Stack Highlights

React | Java | Spring Boot | Spring Cloud | Kubernetes | SQL/NoSQL | AMQP | CI/CD | DevOps | Polyglot environment

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ 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
• Bonus: Experience with JavaScript or other modern languages (polyglot mindset)

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!

Position: Software Engineer

Location: Leeds (Remote First)

Salary: £55,000