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# Senior Java Engineer

- **Company:** Burns Sheehan
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Programming Tools, SQL Databases, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Build Management, Restful APIs
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.burnssheehan.co.uk/job/software-engineering/senior-java-engineer/j5825/

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience with Java & Spring Boot
 * Experience building REST APIs and scalable applications
 * Solid SQL and AWS knowledge
 * Comfortable working across the stack, including React
 * Passion for clean code, ownership and continuous improvement

## Description

Senior Software Engineer | Java | Spring Boot | AWS

Remote (UK) with occasional travel to meet.
£70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits

We're partnering with a profitable, growing B2B SaaS business that's entering an exciting new phase of product development. They're investing heavily in AI-driven features and are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help shape the future of their platform.

This is a hands-on role within a small, experienced engineering team where you'll have genuine ownership, work closely with the CTO, and influence both technical direction and engineering practices.

The Role

 * Design and build scalable backend services using Java & Spring Boot
 * Develop secure REST APIs and cloud-based applications
 * Contribute to React development where required
 * Drive engineering quality through testing, automation and best practice
 * Use modern AI development tools to improve delivery and productivity

What We're Looking For

 * Strong commercial experience with Java & Spring Boot
 * Experience building REST APIs and scalable applications
 * Solid SQL and AWS knowledge
 * Comfortable working across the stack, including React
 * Passion for clean code, ownership and continuous improvement

What's On Offer

 * Fully remote within the UK
 * Every other Friday off (9/80 working pattern)
 * High-impact role with real ownership and technical influence
 * Excellent benefits and home office setup

If you're looking for a role where you can work with modern technologies, embrace AI-assisted development and make a real impact within a growing SaaS business, we'd love to hear from you. contact me direct at joe@burnssheehan.co.uk

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.


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