Senior Java Software Engineer Backend Engineering (Java) · London ·

Toyota Connected Europe aims to create a better world through connected mobility for all. We are a new company focused on integrating big data and customer-centric solutions into the mobility experience to make it more personal, convenient, fun, and safe. Our goal is to develop technologies that delight and simplify the lives of our users and inspire them to explore new ways of using our services. You will join us at the beginning of our journey to build our team and products. We are forming teams to innovate and develop technologies used by millions worldwide. We encourage a start-up culture where every member acts like an owner, with immediate impact and visibility of your contributions.

We are looking for a Customer-Focused Senior Java Software Engineer to design, develop, implement, and document large-scale, distributed software applications and services. You will build platforms enabling vehicle-to-cloud communication, powering driving experiences globally. Collaboration with our Brussels-based team is essential, and you may visit Toyota's European Head Office to strengthen relationships. You will act as a cultural ambassador between TCEU's engineering team and Toyota Motor Europe's product leadership.

What will you do?

• Embed within our customer to shape and deliver features.
• Promote modern principles, techniques, and technologies to improve quality, value, and delivery.
• Influence and mentor team members, encouraging best practices in architecture and engineering, and foster creative thinking.
• Work collaboratively in an agile environment with other talented engineers.
• With the Engineering Lead, share knowledge and seek continuous improvement in technology and processes.
• Enjoy coding and continuously hone your engineering skills.
• Collaborate with product owners to shape and deliver customer features.

Who are you?

• You have experience in a customer-centric role, acting as a conduit between business and customer needs.
• You have strong Java (8+) programming skills, pride in your code, and familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit5, Mockito, Spring Integration (not essential but a plus).
• You are a seasoned technologist with excellent communication skills, capable of delivering solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements within deadlines.
• You are familiar with modern software engineering patterns for scalable, distributed, and resilient systems.
• You have knowledge of APIs (OpenAPI is desirable), web services, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred), automated testing, Kubernetes, cloud-native practices, Docker, and microservices architecture (Spring Boot experience is a plus).
• You have database experience with NoSQL and relational databases, often handling large data volumes.
• You have experience deploying systems on major cloud providers like AWS or Azure.
• You are passionate about agile practices, DevSecOps, incremental delivery, and continuous improvement, fostering a strong team culture.
• You are a self-starter, proactive in seeking answers and addressing blockers in agile ceremonies.
• You are willing to engage in operational support and problem resolution across geographic locations.

Equal Opportunities, Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team with broad backgrounds and skills. We offer flexible working arrangements and are considerate of individual needs, including disabilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the recruitment process or in the role.