About Us:

We are a dynamic and innovative consultancy based in London, providing cutting-edge solutions to businesses across multiple sectors.

We are seeking talented and driven Java Engineers to join our growing development team. (Mid-Level and Senior Level)

If you are passionate about coding, have a strong background in Java, and are experienced with modern frameworks and cloud technologies, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview:

As a Java Engineer, you will work on building scalable, high-performance applications. You will be developing, and maintaining backend services, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and leveraging cloud-based technologies to optimise system performance and deployment.

This role is available for both Mid-level and Senior-level engineers. Senior engineers will be expected to take on more leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring and other relevant frameworks.
• Work with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and more to build cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, architects, and product teams to deliver seamless, scalable, and efficient systems.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications, providing timely solutions to production issues.
• For Senior engineers: Lead and mentor junior team members, assist in architecture decisions, and guide technical initiatives.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies to ensure high-quality output and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience with Java (version 8 or higher).
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, etc.).
• Experience working with AWS and cloud-native development (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and designing scalable solutions.
• Experience with databases, either SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB).
• Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• e-DV Clearance (Developed Vetting)

Desirable Skills (for Senior Engineers):

• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior developers.
• Strong understanding of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with TDD (Test-Driven Development) and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of security best practices in application development.
• Experience with frontend technologies (React, Angular) is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous benefits package, including healthcare and pension contributions.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation.
• Exciting projects with the chance to make an impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Ian at Henderson Scott is shortlisting candidates for consideration, please Apply!