Software Developer (Mid level) (campaign)

La Fosse Associates; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in legal services is seeking a Mid-level Software Developer in Leeds. You will contribute to innovative legal tech platforms using Java, React, and Spring Boot in a collaborative Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in relevant technologies, a passion for clean code, and a desire to work in a flexible setting that values growth and development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Support for learning and wellbeing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software.
• Apply Agile and DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners and business stakeholders.
• Lead by example on code quality and design decisions.

Skills

Java

React

Spring Boot

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Tools

Docker

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Position: Software Engineer

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

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

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!