Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Java / React) | High-Growth Scale-Up | Up to £80k + Remote / Flexible Hybrid

Location: UK (Remote / Office Hub Options)

Salary: Up to £80,000 per year (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are partnering with a fast-growing UK software business specializing in data-driven B2B tools and digital analytics. With a global client base spanning retail, finance, and travel, they build cloud-native software that helps businesses analyze performance, optimize customer engagement, and leverage predictive insights.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Leadership team, you will lead a cross-functional squad building scalable, secure, and reliable features across their core product suite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Direction: Lead by example and set technical standards across your squad, driving maintainable architecture and clean code practices.
• Team Growth & Mentorship: Coach and mentor software engineers through regular 1:1s, code reviews, and tailored development plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product and Analytics teams to translate product requirements into resilient, scalable tech solutions.
• Platform Modernization: Drive continuous improvement across delivery pipelines, testing practices, and cloud infrastructure.

Core Tech Stack & Requirements:

• Backend: Strong core experience in Java and the Spring framework (essential).
• Frontend: Working knowledge or familiarity with React and TypeScript .
• Cloud & Data: Exposure to public cloud platforms (GCP / AWS) and cloud data tools (e.g., BigQuery, serverless services, or ML toolkits).
• Best Practices: Solid grasp of microservices, TDD, CI/CD pipelines, and modern containerization.
• Leadership Style: Collaborative approach with a track record of mentoring junior to mid-level engineers.

What’s on Offer:

• Compensation: Up to £80,000/year (DOE).
• Flexible Working: Full remote flexibility with option to drop into a lively team hub office.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Dedicated L&D budget, electric vehicle scheme, enhanced family leave, and health/wellbeing programs.
• Streamlined Hiring: Quick 3-stage process (Intro Chat Code Review & Extension Exercise Final Leadership Discussion).