At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to develop and enhance back-end features using Java and PostgreSQL.
- Company: Dynamic tech company transitioning to in-house software development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working on innovative projects with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in Java development, PostgreSQL, and API design is essential.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Software Engineer – Java /Back End Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office Java, Postgre SQL, APIWe are looking for an experienced Back End Developer with excellent Java, Postgre SQL and API skills due to software development moving from an outsourced model to in-house.
Working alongside the development team you will: Be highly involved with knowledge transfer, including code walkthroughs, pairing sessions, and documentation reviews with the outgoing external team.
Gain understanding of the current Java application architecture – service boundaries, dependency injection patterns, build system, and deployment configuration.
Design and implement new back-end features, enhancements, and bug fixes in Java, following agreed coding standards and architectural principles.
Postgre SQL data model – schema design, migration management (Flyway/Liquibase), indexing strategy, and query optimisation.
Design, document, and maintain RESTful and/or Graph QL APIs, ensuring consistency, versioning, and thorough Open API/Swagger documentation.
Identify, catalogue, and systematically address technical debt in collaboration with the wider Your background and experience will include Great communication skills, able to contribute to future roadmaps for the products Excellent Java development experience (Java 11+) in a production environment – including Spring Boot, dependency injection, and RESTful API design.
Postgre SQL skills: schema design, complex query writing, index optimisation, and migration tooling (Flyway or Liquibase).
Experience designing and documenting APIs using Open API/Swagger Proficiency with build tools – Maven or Gradle – and a modern Java development workflow.
Understanding of software design principles (SOLID, DRY, Clean Architecture)Familiarity with containerised deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes) from a developer perspective.
Understanding and interest in AI coding assistants – Claude Code, Git Hub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent Job Information
Job Reference: PR/007876_1782385901Salary: Salary From:50000Salary To:65000Job Industries: ITJob Locations: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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