Job Description
About the Role
Our client is looking for Senior Java Developers to join their growing team. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary team that builds, supports, and maintains user-centred digital solutions that deliver real value.
Senior Java Developers at our client’s organization are technical experts who act as senior consultants, providing software engineering expertise both internally and to clients. They drive technical deliverables, maintain client relationships, and mentor other engineers while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a technical subject matter expert (SME), ensuring user-centred software is developed based on business requirements and best practices.
- Work collaboratively to design and deliver solutions that address client challenges.
- Design and manage software development pipelines, proactively resolving issues and bottlenecks.
- Communicate and present prototypes, solutions, and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders to overcome challenges.
- Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new engineers.
- Support the professional development of other consultants.
- Promote the company’s engineering expertise externally through blogs, workshops, and conferences.
About You
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:
Technical Skills:
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle for user-centred digital solutions.
- Proficiency in Java and related technologies, including CXF, Spring Boot, Jetty, Mustache, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with JavaScript libraries/frameworks such as Node, React, or Angular.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar).
- Expertise in Microservices design and architecture.
- Strong experience in RESTful API Services.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, TDD).
- Ability to design and build native and web applications across various scales and platforms.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM, or similar).
- Proficiency in public cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and DevOps practices.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, Atlassian).
- Previous experience working on government or NHS projects (highly desirable).
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and presentation skills, able to articulate ideas clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in mentorship and team leadership, supporting junior engineers.
- A problem-solving mindset with a collaborative and adaptable approach.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
From Day One:
- Contributory pension scheme (6% employer, 2% employee).
- 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays.
- Access to Perkbox for discounts on various services.
- Critical illness cover.
- Life assurance and death-in-service cover.
- Volunteer days.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Season ticket loans.
- Financial and general wellbeing sessions.
Flexible Benefits (Optional):
- Private health cover.
- Private dental cover.
- Additional company pension contributions.
- Additional holiday allowance (up to 2 extra days).
- Wellbeing contribution.
- Charity contribution.
- Tree planting initiative.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. They believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and enhance problem-solving.
They actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including:
- Women
- Ethnic minorities
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Neurodivergent individuals
- People with disabilities
As a Disability Confident Employer, our client ensures an accessible recruitment process, offering reasonable adjustments where needed.
About Our Client
Our client specializes in data-driven digital services with a focus on human-centred design. They leverage data insights, software engineering, and service design to deliver impactful solutions that truly serve end users.
Their agile approach supports continuous improvement, innovation, and real impact for their clients. The company culture is built on collaboration, authenticity, and expertise, ensuring that technology serves people—not the other way around.
Location & Remote Work
Our client is headquartered in Leeds, with additional locations in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Bristol.
- Open to candidates across the UK, with flexible remote work options.
- A relocation package of up to £8k is available.
- Travel to client sites may be required.
