Senior Software Engineer - Java, AWS & Microservices

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESenior Software Engineer - Java, AWS %26amp; Microservices%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation:%3C/strong%3E Bournemouth, UK%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEmployment Type:%3C/strong%3E Full-time%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EWork Model:%3C/strong%3E On-site%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Summary%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java and cloud-native application development. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing applications within a modern microservices architecture.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EYou will collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver innovative technology solutions while applying software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle. This role offers opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools and cloud-native platforms, in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.%3C/p%3E%3Chr%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Skills %26amp; Experience%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EBackend Development%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EStrong hands-on experience with Java 21+ and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3ESolid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExperience designing and developing RESTful APIs and enterprise applications.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EStrong proficiency in SQL, database design, and data modeling.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExperience developing and supporting middleware and integration services.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECloud %26amp; Architecture%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExperience building and deploying cloud-native applications, preferably on AWS.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EStrong understanding of application architecture, system design, and software engineering principles.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EAbility to design scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ESoftware Engineering Practices%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExperience with modern software development tools, source control, and CI/CD processes.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EStrong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EUnderstanding of security best practices and data protection principles.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExperience working in Agile delivery environments.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EAI-Assisted Development%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l8 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EHands-on experience using Generative AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l8 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EFamiliarity with spec-driven development, AI agents, development copilots, or related productivity tools.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ECollaboration %26amp; Leadership%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EAbility to work effectively within large, cross-functional teams.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExperience providing technical guidance and mentoring to other developers.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EPassion for continuous improvement and engineering excellence.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Chr%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Skills%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExperience with ReactJS, Redux, HTML5, and CSS3.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExposure to frontend testing frameworks such as Jest.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EExperience with file transfer and integration technologies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EKnowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging platforms.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EFamiliarity with industry technology trends and emerging software engineering practices.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Chr%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EDesign and develop secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and SQL technologies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EBuild and maintain microservices and integration components supporting enterprise applications.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3ECollaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to define, design, and deliver new features.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EEnsure application performance, reliability, scalability, and security.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3ETroubleshoot production issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement effective solutions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EParticipate in code reviews and promote high-quality engineering standards.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3ESupport continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment processes.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EContribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3ECreate and maintain technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EProvide technical leadership and support to team members.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing solutions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EDrive continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Chr%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesired Candidate Profile%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0cm;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EBachelor%27s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EProven experience delivering enterprise-scale software applications.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3EStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;%22%3ESelf-motivated individual with a passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Chr%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAdditional eligibility requirements:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo9;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New 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