Software Engineer Remote – Occasional Travel to Leeds £43,000 - £50,000 VIQU are partnering with a leading UK organisation undergoing significant investment in its digital platforms, cloud technologies and software engineering capabilities. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team, designing, developing and maintaining scalable applications and services that support business-critical operations. This is a predominantly backend-focused role, working extensively with Java and Spring Boot, alongside opportunities to contribute across the wider technology stack within a collaborative, Agile environment. Key Responsibilities of the Software Engineer: Design, develop and maintain scalable backend applications and services using Java and Spring Boot Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support business-critical systems and applications Contribute to frontend development using Vue.js and develop applications and services using Node.js Deliver software solutions across the full development lifecycle, from initial design through to deployment and ongoing support Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code, ensuring high standards of software quality Participate in code reviews, pair programming and knowledge-sharing activities Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers and Delivery teams to deliver technical solutions Support CI/CD pipelines, automation and DevOps practices to improve software delivery Troubleshoot technical issues, optimise application performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Key Experience Required of the Software Engineer: Proven commercial experience in Software Engineering, developing and delivering production-grade applications Strong backend development experience using Java and Spring Boot Demonstrable experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and scalable backend services Experience working with Node.js to develop and maintain applications or services Exposure to frontend technologies, ideally Vue.js Good understanding of software design principles, coding standards and engineering best practices Experience writing automated tests and maintaining high standards of code quality Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally AWS Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git and DevOps practices Experience working within Agile development environments Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment
Software Engineer employer: VIQU IT
At VIQU, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Mainframe Developer in Pontefract, you'll enjoy competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment, all while contributing to the success of cutting-edge warehouse and distribution operations.
