Senior Java Engineer London, England, United Kingdom

Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our London office in Monument, with an expectation to be in the office 2 days per week.

Salary Range: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum

Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

The Senior Java Engineer Role

As a Senior Java Engineer at Send, you’ll play a crucial role in building and evolving our Insurance platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies within a microservices architecture, developing new platform features, enhancing existing functionality, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our backend systems. You’ll be part of a collaborative, agile team, contributing to key technical decisions and mentoring others along the way. If you’re an experienced Java Engineer ready to take on your next challenge and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Java Engineer

• Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services in Java.
• Building scalable and performant microservices using Spring Boot and other modern frameworks.
• Working with relational databases, particularly MySQL, to store and manage structured data.
• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
• Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests using JUnit, Spock, or Cucumber.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues to ensure the stability and reliability of our platform.
• Improving CI/CD pipelines and supporting deployment automation.
• Contributing to architectural discussions and decisions to enhance the platform’s scalability and performance.

Skills and Experience Needed for the Senior Java Engineer Role

• Strong experience in Java development, particularly in backend web applications.
• Proficiency with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL preferred).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including unit testing and code quality.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a pragmatic approach to development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Exposure to Apache Camel.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps tools.
• Prior experience in the insurance industry or with insurance-related software.

What’s on Offer - Life at Send

• Health Insurance – Provided through AXA, covering medical, dental, optical, mental health, and therapies. Employees also have free access to Spill, offering confidential mental health support and therapy.
• Life Insurance – Covers four times your basic salary, along with Income Protection for up to 36 months at 75% of salary, including rehabilitation support.
• Pension Scheme – A salary sacrifice pension scheme through Royal London. Send contributes 8%, with a minimum employee contribution of 4%.
• Time Off – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays. We also offer volunteering time and a dedicated wellness day.
• Learning and Development – An annual budget via Learnerbly, providing access to books, courses, conferences, and other resources to support your growth.

Our Recruitment Process

• Stage 1 – Introductory Call with our in-house recruiter, Lou (30 minutes). This will cover your background, motivations, and communication skills, along with an opportunity to learn more about Send and the role.
• Stage 2 – Technical Interview with two members of the engineering team (45 minutes). This will focus on technical questions related to Java, web application development, Spring Boot, microservices, and relational databases.
• Stage 3 – Interview with Greg Hall, Head of Engineering, and another member of our engineering team (30 minutes).
• Stage 4 – Interview with Dan Pass, CTO (30 minutes).
• Final Stage – 30-minute Call with a Send Founder.

At Send, we’re focused on strengthening our culture—not hiring people who simply “fit” into it. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team drives innovation, creativity, better decision-making, and stronger performance. If you’re interested in a role at Send but don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that women, Indigenous people, and individuals of colour often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single qualification. We’re committed to changing that. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, ethnicity, or culture. We are committed to reviewing all applications fairly and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, colour, religion or belief, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, family status, pregnancy or maternity, disability (visible or invisible), gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We know that inclusive hiring is an ongoing journey, and we’re always looking to improve. If you have feedback on our hiring or interview process, we’d love to hear it. If you have specific needs or adjustments that would support you during the application process, you can share them in the space provided in your application – we want to ensure your experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible.