Senior Java Developer

Location: Remote, with occasional travel to the South Coast and one international trip per year

Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + 3% bonus

Hours: 35 hours per week

Type: Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a growing technology team.

This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, testing and improving Java-based software, working across development, testing, implementation and support to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions.

It’s also an opportunity to take the next step towards technical leadership. As your experience develops, you’ll have the chance to take greater responsibility for technical direction, software quality, mentoring and team development, with the potential to progress into an R&D Manager position within approximately 12 months, subject to performance and business requirements. What you’ll be doing

Design, develop, test and maintain high-quality Java software

Translate technical and business requirements into practical solutions

Develop new functionality, integrations and product improvements

Apply strong software engineering and coding best practices

Review code and provide constructive feedback to other developers

Investigate defects and technical issues, identifying and resolving root causes

Support effective testing, including unit testing and test data

Produce clear technical and user documentation

Contribute to solution design and technical decision-making

Work closely with Software Testers, Implementers, Business Analysts, Project Managers and Support teams

Support technical discussions, knowledge sharing and mentoring

Help establish consistent development and quality standards

Contribute to the adoption of AI-assisted development and other emerging technologies where they add value

Technical environment Java development is the key priority, but an understanding of the wider technology environment will be useful.

Experience or an interest in developing skills across the following would be beneficial:

AWS and cloud environments

DevOps

PostgreSQL and SQL

APIs and integrations

Infrastructure and security considerations

AI-assisted development and automation

You don't need to be an infrastructure specialist. The focus is on software development and understanding how your solutions operate within the wider technology environment. About you You’ll be an experienced commercial Java developer who enjoys staying hands-on but is also ready to take the next step towards technical leadership.

You’ll ideally have

Strong commercial Java development experience

Experience developing and maintaining software in a commercial environment

A good understanding of software design, development practices and code quality

Experience with APIs, integrations or complex business applications

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

An interest in mentoring and supporting other developers

A proactive approach and a genuine desire to improve how things are done

The opportunity This is a role for an experienced Java Developer who wants to grow with the team. You’ll remain hands-on with Java development while gradually taking on more responsibility for technical standards, solution design, mentoring and delivery.

There is a clear ambition for the successful candidate to develop towards an R&D Manager position, potentially within around 12 months, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer looking for their first significant step into technical leadership. What's on offer?

£50,000–£60,000 salary

3% bonus, with potential for increased earning opportunity as leadership responsibilities develop

Fully remote working

Occasional travel to the South Coast

One international trip per year

35-hour working week

Opportunity to progress into technical leadership and potentially an R&D Manager role