Senior Java Developer

Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java.
• Experience with modern Java frameworks including Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Hibernate / JPA.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Experience working within Agile software delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a customer-facing, consultancy, or stakeholder-driven environment.
• Experience working within Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, Insurance or Wealth Management environments.
• Previous consultancy or professional services experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging technologies.
• Exposure to modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude or similar technologies.
• Experience using AI to improve development efficiency, code quality and delivery outcomes.
• Exposure to AI-powered automation solutions.
• Experience integrating AI services, APIs or Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications.
• Interest in emerging AI technologies and their practical application within software development.
• Must be within a commutable distance of either Newcastle or Edinburgh, with office attendance required approximately once per month.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise-scale Java applications.
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Contribute to solution design and technical architecture discussions.
• Develop clean, maintainable and performant code.
• Work within Agile delivery teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and support best practice development standards.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers and DevOps teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance client solutions.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• ChatGPT
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Copilot
• Cursor
• DevOps
• Docker
• GCP
• Git
• GitHub
• Hibernate
• Support
• JPA
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• microservices

More:

We are a growing technology consultancy delivering innovative digital solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is a permanent, full-time Senior Java Developer role offering a salary of £75,000 per annum and a hybrid working arrangement based in Newcastle or Edinburgh, with office attendance required approximately once per month. We offer the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, partner directly with clients, and help organisations solve complex business challenges through technology while collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

last updated 36 week of 2026