Senior Java Developer

Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per year Requirements: • Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java. • Experience with modern Java frameworks including Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Hibernate / JPA. • Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices. • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices. • Experience working within Agile software delivery environments. • Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. • Experience working in a customer-facing, consultancy, or stakeholder-driven environment. • Experience working within Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, Insurance or Wealth Management environments. • Previous consultancy or professional services experience. • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. • Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. • Understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging technologies. • Exposure to modern front-end frameworks and technologies. • Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude or similar technologies. • Experience using AI to improve development efficiency, code quality and delivery outcomes. • Exposure to AI-powered automation solutions. • Experience integrating AI services, APIs or Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications. • Interest in emerging AI technologies and their practical application within software development. • Must be within a commutable distance of either Newcastle or Edinburgh, with office attendance required approximately once per month. Responsibilities: • Design, develop and maintain enterprise-scale Java applications. • Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. • Contribute to solution design and technical architecture discussions. • Develop clean, maintainable and performant code. • Work within Agile delivery teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. • Conduct code reviews and support best practice development standards. • Mentor junior and mid-level developers. • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers and DevOps teams. • Support continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling. • Stay current with emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance client solutions. Technologies: • AI • AWS • Azure • ChatGPT • CI/CD • Cloud • Copilot • Cursor • DevOps • Docker • GCP • Git • GitHub • Hibernate • Support • JPA • Java • Kubernetes • Spring • Spring Boot • microservices More: We are a growing technology consultancy delivering innovative digital solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is a permanent, full-time Senior Java Developer role offering a salary of £75,000 per annum and a hybrid working arrangement based in Newcastle or Edinburgh, with office attendance required approximately once per month. We offer the opportunity to work across a variety of projects, partner directly with clients, and help organisations solve complex business challenges through technology while collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. last updated 35 week of 2026