At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop scalable Java microservices that enhance patient care.
- Company: Fast-growing HealthTech scale-up transforming hospital care with cloud technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative team, and impactful projects.
- Other info: UK-based applicants only; no sponsorship available.
- Why this job: Join a mission-critical platform and make a real difference in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Strong Java experience, SQL knowledge, and Agile familiarity required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We’re partnering with one of the UK’s fastest-growing HealthTech scale-ups, transforming how hospitals deliver care through modern, cloud-based technology. In just a few years, the business has evolved from a disruptive start-up into a trusted technology partner to major NHS Trusts, with its platform now widely used by clinicians across the UK. Replacing outdated legacy systems with intuitive, user-centric tools, they are improving how healthcare teams operate — and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
With multiple industry awards, major contracts secured, and a growing customer base, the company is entering a significant scale-up phase, targeting 350–400 employees over the coming years.
The Opportunity
They are hiring two Senior Java Developers to play a key role in delivering long-term, high-impact projects while helping shape the future of the platform and wider engineering function. You’ll join a high-performing team of 20+ engineers, working on a mix of greenfield and evolving systems, contributing across a full-stack, microservices architecture. This is more than just a coding role — it’s an opportunity to build technology that directly improves lives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and developing scalable Java-based microservices
- Contributing to greenfield development and system architecture
- Building full-stack functionality (Java backend + JavaScript)
- Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and stakeholders across the business
- Driving best practices in CI/CD, testing, and software quality
- Supporting delivery of long-term strategic projects
- Mentoring junior developers and contributing to team growth
- Playing a role in shaping technical direction and engineering standards
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience in Java
- Solid experience with SQL / relational databases
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms
- Familiarity with Spring Boot or modern Java frameworks
- Experience working on SaaS platforms
- Background in large-scale or regulated environments
Why Join?
- Work on a mission-critical platform used across NHS hospitals
- Be part of a rapidly scaling, award-winning HealthTech business
- Join a collaborative team of senior engineers
- Contribute to a clear long-term product and technology roadmap
- Build solutions that have a real-world impact on patient care
Additional Information
Must be UK-based with the right to work. Sponsorship is not available.
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