Senior Engineer: Java

modern, scalable software solutions using cutting-edge AI tooling to demonstrate what's possible when AI is deeply integrated throughout the entire development lifecycle (SDLC/PDLC).Your role in the Team's SuccessAs a senior engineer, you'll be a hands-on contributor focused on delivery. You'll ship high-quality code (Java) in fast cycles while showing other engineers how AI transforms productivity, code quality, and development velocity. You'll leverage AI to accelerate every phase of the software development process-from design and implementation to testing and deployment.What you'll doAI-Powered Software Development Build Production-Ready SolutionsDesign and implement scalable microservices with API-first mindsetDevelop RESTful, GraphQL APIs as needed with comprehensive documentationBuild cloud-native applications using modern architecture patternsDeliver well-tested, production-grade code with CI/CD automationShip features quickly using AI to accelerate development cyclesLeverage, capabilities/limitationsProven AI ImpactAchieved measurable productivity improvements (2-5x) using AI in developmentImplemented AI-assisted refactoring, test generation, or documentation at scaleExperience with AI code analysis and automated code quality improvementsTrack record of shipping production systems built with significant AI assistanceTechnical SkillsStrong proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Node.js, Go)Experience with microservices frameworks (Spring Boot, Express, FastAPI, etc.)Database expertise (SQL and NoSQL)API design and documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman)Version control (Git) and CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI)AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar)Usage of observability tools.How we workWe try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office - which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasmThink Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomesChampion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needsDeliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedbackWe believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach herehe PerksYour growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.Competitive salaryFlexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)Private medical cover for you and your familyLife insuranceContribution to gym memberships25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in totalThe option to buy or sell holiday days.Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning PlatformA comprehensive global and local onboarding processEmployee-led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive cultureOption to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future FundEnhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parentsLearn more about the Perks hereJoin us for this exciting journey. Apply now!Number of openings1

Do you have experience in Spring Framework?, Do you have a Master's degree?, AI Throughout DevelopmentUse AI for all coding tasks: feature implementation, refactoring, test creation, documentation, debuggingEmploy Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and LLM APIs to write better code fasterApply AI-assisted code analysis, optimization, and security scanningAchieve measurable and significant productivity improvements through AI integrationDemonstrate when to use AI vs when human judgment is criticalAPI-First & Microservices ExcellenceDesign clean, versioned APIs that prioritize developer experienceImplement event-driven architectures and asynchronous communication patternsBuild loosely coupled microservices with clear boundariesApply domain-driven design principles and service decomposition strategiesCreate comprehensive API documentation and developer guidesAI Implementation & Automation Build AI-Powered Development InfrastructureImplement Model Context Platform (MCP) servers for improved AI-assisted development and be efficient in using the ones built effectively.Create AI-assisted CI/CD pipelines with automated code review, testing, and deploymentAutomate and apply various quality metrics to ensure we go faster without cutting corners.Develop reusable AI tooling and templates that other engineers can adoptIntegrate AI into development workflows for maximum impactDrive AI Adoption & Best PracticesDocument patterns and share learnings about AI-first developmentMentor team members on effective AI tool usage and prompt engineeringMeasure and communicate productivity gains from AI integrationEstablish best practices for AI-assisted code generation and reviewDemonstrate practical AI applications that solve real development challengesWhat you'll need for this roleSoftware Engineering Foundation5-10 years of software engineering experience with strong backend expertiseProficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or similar)Experience building and deploying production systems at scaleStrong understanding of software design patterns and SOLID principlesExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)API-First & Microservices ArchitectureDeep knowledge of API design principles and RESTful/GraphQL patternsHands-on experience building and scaling microservices architecturesUnderstanding of service mesh, API gateways, and inter-service communicationExperience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)Knowledge of event-driven architectures and message queuesAI Implementation (Critical Differentiator)Hands-on experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar AI frameworks in helping deliver faster and betterDemonstrated use of Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI development tools in production workExperience implementing AI in CI/CD pipelines (code review, testing, security scanning)Built agentic AI solutions or AI-powered automation toolsUnderstanding of prompt engineering, model selection, and LLM