Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Overview

Working at CreateFuture CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first. We\’re a team of creators who write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years.

Our UK Benefits

• 35 days leave (including bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
• Financial coaching + 5% pension match.
• 40 hours of paid learning and development.

View our full list of UK benefits. CreateFuture is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company and has won Best Workplaces UK multiple years in a row.

About the role and team

You will form part of a cross-functional agile team, working closely with 3-5 other engineers and collaborating with QA, Product and Design teams to deliver high-quality work for clients across a number of industries. We strive to create the best product possible with everyone’s effort, and you’ll be a key player in ensuring the success of our projects.

Our Tech

Our backend team focuses on the following tech stack:

• Java
• RESTful Java APIs
• CI/CD
• AWS

What you\’ll be doing

• Developing RESTful Java APIs, including interaction with databases with a focus on readable, maintainable and well-tested code
• Integrating with third-party APIs such as payment gateways
• Collaborating with the full project team (including BAs, QAs and members of the client team) to provide the best solutions to our clients
• Identifying bottlenecks in the software delivery process and removing any roadblocks that arise
• Professional handling of difficult client communications for specific issues
• Identifying knowledge gaps and mentoring opportunities for your team
• Being able to define and oversee the technical implementation of a client project

We\’d love to talk to you if

• You have strong knowledge of API development using Java, including ORM storage
• You actively facilitate and encourage knowledge sharing within the team and wider department
• You advocate for best engineering practices such as code reviews, paired programming, and automated tests
• You are familiar with cloud services and CI/CD (this is a bonus)

What we\’ll offer you

We trust people to do their best work. That means flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in your growth both professionally and personally. You\’ll be part of a supportive, and friendly culture, surrounded by smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do. We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or CreateFuture offices when needed. We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look.

Our hiring process

We try to keep our hiring process clear, fair and respectful of your time. We aim to get back to everyone who applies and we will be upfront about where you are in the process. It usually looks like this:

• Call with our Talent Acquisition Team
• Role specific capability interview

Depending on the role, we might also ask you to do a short presentation, a practical or technical task or have a values focused conversation. We will explain what is involved before anything happens.

Inclusion at CreateFuture

We believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We want CreateFuture to be a place where people feel able to be themselves and do their best work. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just tell us and we will do what we can to help. We look forward to your application!