At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable backend systems using Java for a critical pricing API.
- Company: Join a leading retail tech company in London with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hands-on experience, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with a focus on modern engineering practices.
- Why this job: Make an impact on a system supporting 28 million customers weekly while expanding globally.
- Qualifications: 8-15 years of Java experience and expertise in cloud platforms.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
My client is looking for a Senior Java Developer with 8 - 15 years experience to join the team 5 days a week in their London office. This is an opportunity to work on a mission critical pricing and promotions API that supports over 28 million UK customers weekly, across all platforms with global expansion ahead. This role involves designing and scaling a high-performance, internet-facing API operating across distributed environments. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and building resilient systems at scale, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and building scalable backend systems using Java and the JVM ecosystem
- Developing clean, maintainable code from product requirements
- Applying TDD/BDD practices and modern engineering principles
- Building and maintaining cloud-native infrastructure
- Working on highly available distributed systems
- Troubleshooting production issues and driving root cause analysis
- Mentoring others and contributing to engineering best practices
- Exploring and introducing new tools and technologies
Tech Stack:
- Java
- Vert.x
- RxJava
- Groovy
- Couchbase
- Kafka
- Azure
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- GitHub Actions
- CI/CD pipelines
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong experience with Java (8+)
- Hands‑on expertise with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Proven ability to build and scale distributed systems
- Understanding of Agile delivery methods
- Exposure to reactive programming
- Experience in eCommerce or search platforms
Rates depend on experience and client requirements.
Senior Java Software Engineer (Pricing API) - 5 days - London employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a forward-thinking retail company in London that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact over 28 million customers weekly. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor others, explore new technologies, and tackle complex engineering challenges while enjoying competitive day rates and a supportive environment that fosters professional development.
