Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
United States Digital Space LLC

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build scalable Java applications that drive real business impact and collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Company: Join a top-rated workplace committed to employee wellbeing and ethical practices.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
  • Other info: Be part of a company recognised for its commitment to ethics and inclusivity.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of technology while mentoring others and driving innovation.
  • Qualifications: Strong Java skills and experience in agile environments are essential.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Join the company’s Financial Services (FS) Business Unit within the Cloud & Custom Applications (C&A) practice as a Senior Java Developer. In this role, you will help architect tomorrow by delivering scalable, high‑quality applications that drive meaningful business outcomes. As part of a collaborative and AI‑fluent engineering community, you will consult with purpose, continuously evolve your expertise, and contribute to building a future‑ready workforce. This is an opportunity to shape resilient systems, influence modern engineering practices, and deliver impactful solutions that truly make it real.

Hybrid Working

The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver robust, scalable applications aligned to business and customer outcomes
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and deliver end‑to‑end solutions
  • Drive engineering excellence through clean coding, peer reviews, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure applications are secure, high‑performing, and resilient by design
  • Contribute to architecture decisions that enable long‑term scalability and adaptability
  • Actively participate in agile delivery to achieve timely, high‑quality releases
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation
  • Demonstrate awareness of emerging trends, including AI‑enabled development, to enhance delivery outcomes
  • Take ownership of deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving risks and challenges

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in backend application development using Java
  • Proven experience delivering scalable, enterprise‑grade solutions
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems and modern architecture principles
  • Experience designing and integrating APIs
  • Strong problem‑solving ability with a focus on business value
  • Experience working in agile, collaborative environments
  • Understanding of performance, security, and quality engineering practices
  • Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
  • Exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) concepts or applications in software development

Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability, and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.

Make It Real (what does it mean for you)

You’ll be joining an accredited Great Place to Work in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from the company’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities, including access to 250,000 courses and various external certifications. You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, as recognised by Ethisphere for 13 consecutive years. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture.

Senior Java Developer employer: United States Digital Space LLC

As a Senior Java Developer in our Financial Services Business Unit, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and continuous learning. With access to extensive training resources and a culture that champions innovation and ethical practices, you will have the opportunity to shape impactful solutions while collaborating with a talented team. Our hybrid working model ensures flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.

United States Digital Space LLC

Contact Details:

United States Digital Space LLC Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Java Developer

Java
Backend Application Development
Scalable Solutions
Distributed Systems
API Design and Integration
Problem-Solving
Agile Methodologies