Senior Java Developer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a Senior Java Developer, looking for a new challenge in your professional career?
Would you be excited to work closely with the creator of a complex, AI based rules engine written primarily in Java, that’s used in a growing cloud based software company?
Fancy taking a role where you get to mould, shape & scale the product code base, whilst also being one of the first to join as one of the core software engineers?
If so, we could well have a great role for you to consider!
Title: Senior Java Developer
Location: London office. Hybrid working. You'll work from home most of the time, with a couple of days a month in our London office.
Salary: £70K - £80K Basic + Benefits Package.
With 20 staff & growing, the time has come to bring in an experienced Senior Developer to work closely with the software product creator & the European off-shore team, to drive the product forward.
You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions – this will not just be a siloed “coding” role & we’d encourage professional growth by working with product on new feature development & making important decisions about the product roadmap, from a technical point of view.
Our ideal individual will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with an experienced career in Java development (in the main)
You'll have a strong understanding of Java fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms. You'll also have experience with Docker containers, Spring (Boot), and other relevant Java frameworks. Familiarity with Kafka, Solr, MySQL, and Deeplearning4J is a huge plus but NOT required – you’ll certainly learn this & we’d encourage growth into other areas technologies that you want to explore.
Above all – technical ability, passion & an insatiable curiosity for problem solving will be key – so we encourage applications from all levels of experience!
Please apply today & we can have a chat to see if this may work for you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Software Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Java Developer roles across hireful's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Software Development.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £70,000 - £80,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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