Java Software Engineer - Remote First - up to £85k

shared ownership. Engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, and help shape both technical direction and team ways of working.You'll be part of a cross-functional Scrum team, working closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Test Analysts and fellow Engineers to deliver reliable, scalable software that evolves with customer needs.Role Scope by LevelJava Developer (£50,000 - £60,000)Solid Java experience and a desire to grow within complex systemsComfortable contributing to production code within Agile teamsKeen to develop skills in testing, modern tooling, and cloud technologiesSenior Java Engineer (£60,000 - £70,000)Strong experience delivering features end-to-endAdvocate for clean code, TDD and XP practicesEnjoys mentoring, pairing and raising engineering standards within the teamPrincipal Java Engineer (£70,000 - £85,000)A hands-on senior engineer who combines technical leadership with coachingStill actively coding as part of a Scrum teamSupporting

and developing other engineers through mentoring and 1-to-1sContributing to technical decision-making and continuous improvementHelping shape good engineering practices rather than owning enterprise-wide architecture(Level is based on experience and impact, not job title alone.)Tech Stack & EnvironmentThe core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern and evolving stack:Java (JDK 17), Spring BootReact, TypeScriptAWS, including serverless approachesTerraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Chef, Vagrant, PackerCI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolingYou won't be expected to be an expert in everything - curiosity, good fundamentals, and a willingness to learn matter far more.There's a strong internal engineering culture with communities of practice, regular knowledge sharing, and dedicated innovation days focused on learning and experimentation.You'll Enjoy This Role If YouEnjoy working on complex, long-lived systemsCare about code quality, testing and sustainable deliveryThrive in collaborative, Agile environmentsLike mentoring others and sharing knowledgeWant meaningful work with real-world impactBonus points for experience with:Cloud-native or serverless architecturesDevOps and Infrastructure as CodeBuilding scalable, secure platformsWhat's in It for You?Remote-first working with minimal office travelClear salary bands and progression across levelsBonus and excellent benefits packageStrong investment in learning and career developmentInclusive, sociable culture with regular team and company eventsInterested?Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. Even if you're unsure which level you'd sit at, we're happy to talk it through.Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.JBRP1_UKTJ

Job DescriptionJava Software Engineer (Developer / Senior / Principal)Complex Systems | Modern Stack | Agile & XP CultureRemote First (office visit approx. once per month - South Manchester)£50,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits (level dependent)We're partnering with a long-established technology business building modern platforms at the heart of a complex, highly regulated domain. With continued growth across their product suite, they're now hiring Java Software Engineers across multiple levels - Developer, Senior, and Principal - to join their Scrum teams and help deliver software that genuinely makes a difference.The OpportunityThis isn't a traditional enterprise development role. You'll be working on large-scale, business-critical systems in an environment that genuinely values engineering craft, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Agile and XP practices are embedded across the organisation, with a strong focus on TDD, pairing, continuous integration, and