Java Developer

• Work closely with the development team during the transition from an outsourced model to in-house delivery
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities, including code walkthroughs, pairing sessions, and documentation reviews with the outgoing external team
• Gain an understanding of the current Java application architecture, including service boundaries, dependency injection patterns, build system, and deployment configuration
• Design and implement new back-end features, enhancements, and bug fixes in Java in line with agreed coding standards and architectural principles
• Work with the PostgreSQL data model, including schema design, migration management, indexing strategy, and query optimisation
• Design, document, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, ensuring consistency, versioning, and thorough OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
• Identify, catalogue, and systematically address technical debt in collaboration with the wider team

Technologies:

• AI
• API
• Claude Code
• Copilot
• Cursor
• Docker
• Flyway
• GitHub
• Gradle
• GraphQL
• Support
• Java
• Kubernetes
• Liquibase
• Maven
• OpenAPI
• PostgreSQL
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• Swagger, We are hiring an experienced Software Engineer - Java / Back End to help bring software development in-house. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week in the office. You will join our development team to support the transition, contribute to product evolution, and work with modern Java, PostgreSQL, API, and containerised deployment technologies in a collaborative environment.

• Great communication skills and the ability to contribute to future product roadmaps
• Excellent Java development experience (Java 11+) in a production environment, including Spring Boot, dependency injection, and RESTful API design
• PostgreSQL skills, including schema design, complex query writing, index optimisation, and migration tooling such as Flyway or Liquibase
• Experience designing and documenting APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger
• Proficiency with build tools such as Maven or Gradle and a modern Java development workflow
• Understanding of software design principles such as SOLID, DRY, and Clean Architecture
• Familiarity with containerised deployment environments such as Docker and Kubernetes from a developer perspective
• Understanding and interest in AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent