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Senior Java Software Engineer

Explore GroupLondon Area, United Kingdom
Up to £80k · statedRemote · UKMid-Senior Level
Posted 7d ago

Skills

  • JAVA
  • SPRING
  • REACT
  • TYPESCRIPT
  • GCP
  • AWS
  • BIGQUERY
  • MICROSERVICES
  • TDD
  • CI/CD

About the role

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).


How to Apply:


If you are looking to step into a Tech Lead position with clear growth potential, click Apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

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