Software Engineer - Remote First

Cathcart Technology; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Remote-first with monthly office

Excellent benefits

Career development

Job summary

Cathcart Technology is seeking a Java Software Developer to work on large-scale, business-critical systems with a modern stack.

This remote-first role offers exposure to Java (Spring Boot), React/TypeScript on AWS, plus CI/CD, Docker and Kubernetes. You’ll join a cross-functional Scrum team and contribute to engineering practices in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Office visits are optional approximately once per month in South Manchester.

Qualifications

• Solid commercial Java development experience and strong fundamentals.
• Comfortable contributing to production systems in an Agile environment.
• Willing to learn and collaborate within a cross-functional Scrum team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain large-scale, business-critical systems.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, Test Analysts and Engineers.
• Contribute to engineering practices, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Engage with modern cloud and DevOps tooling in a Scrum setting.

Skills

Java development

TDD

Clean code

Agile & XP

Collaboration

Cloud technologies

Tools

Spring Boot

React

TypeScript

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Java Software Developer

Complex Systems | Modern Stack | Agile & XP Culture

Remote First (office visit approx. once per month - South Manchester)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

This isn't a traditional enterprise development role. You'll be working on large-scale, business-critical systems in an environment that genuinely values engineering craft, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Agile and XP practices are embedded across the organisation, with a strong focus on TDD, pairing, continuous integration and shared ownership.

You’ll be part of a cross-functional Scrum team, working closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Test Analysts and fellow Engineers to build and enhance reliable, scalable software.

You’ll also be encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge existing approaches and get involved in how the team continues to improve its engineering practices.

What They're Looking For

The main requirement is solid commercial Java development experience and good software engineering fundamentals.

They’re particularly interested in Developers who:

• Have good commercial Java experience
• Care about writing clean, maintainable and well-tested code
• Are comfortable contributing to production systems within an Agile environment
• Enjoy collaborating with other Developers rather than working in isolation
• Want to develop their skills across testing, cloud technologies and modern engineering tooling
• Are curious and willing to learn

Tech Stack & Environment

The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern and evolving stack: Java (JDK 17), Spring Boot

React, TypeScript

AWS, including serverless approaches

Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes

Chef, Vagrant, Packer

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling

You won't be expected to know everything listed above. Strong Java fundamentals, a good approach to software engineering and a willingness to learn are much more important.

There's a strong internal engineering culture with communities of practice, regular knowledge sharing and dedicated innovation days focused on learning and experimentation.

You’ll Enjoy This Role If You…

• Enjoy getting stuck into complex, long-lived systems
• Care about code quality, testing and sustainable delivery
• Prefer collaborative engineering environments
• Want exposure to modern cloud and DevOps technologies
• Like learning from experienced Engineers while continuing to develop your own skills

What’s in It for You?

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary
• Bonus and excellent benefits package
• Remote-first working with office attendance around once per month
• Clear progression opportunities
• Strong investment in learning and career development
• Inclusive, sociable engineering culture with regular team and company events