The role of Java Software Engineer involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust Java-based applications. This position is ideal for those with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions within the business services industry.

Client Details

The hiring organisation is a well-established and respected entity within the business services industry. As a medium-sized company, they focus on delivering innovative technology solutions to their clients, ensuring efficiency and excellence in every project.

Description

• Develop and maintain Java-based software applications to meet client requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement efficient technical solutions.
• Perform code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and best practices.
• Analyse and resolve technical issues and software bugs promptly.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including planning, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for projects and systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and security protocols in all deliverables.

Profile

* Java development experience; strong Java 11+ command is non-negotiable.

* Solid Spring Boot experience: REST APIs, Spring Security, Spring Data, Spring Cache.

* Good understanding of microservices architecture, resilience patterns (Circuit Breaker, Retry, Bulkhead).

* Experience with Camunda BPM or similar workflow engines.

* Strong SQL and PostgreSQL skills; familiarity with ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA).

* Practical experience with trunk-based development.

* Working knowledge of OAuth2/OpenID Connect, JWT, and secure API design.

* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).

* Demonstrated hands-on exposure to at least one of: LLM API integration, vector databases, prompt engineering, or RAG pipeline construction

* Familiarity with REST-based AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Vertex AI, or equivalent).

* Basic understanding of embeddings, semantic search, and token-based context management.

* Comfortable reading Python code or notebooks (most AI libraries are Python-first); ability to translate patterns into Java implementations.

* Active use of AI coding tools in your current workflow.

* Experience with Agile delivery - sprint planning, story decomposition, backlog grooming, retrospectives.

* Strong unit and component testing discipline; exposure to BDD or contract testing is a plus.

* Appreciation for observability: structured logging, distributed tracing, alerting hygiene.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £50000 to £60000 per annum.
• A permanent position within a stable and reputable organisation.
• Hybrid working 2 days on client site in London
• Opportunities to work on exciting projects within the business services industry.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values innovation and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal growth.

If you are an experienced Java Software Engineer looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply today.