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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Jobtailor
- **Location:** Knutsford, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Secure Coding, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Logging, ReactJS, Spring-boot, AngularJS, Software Coding, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815159189-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Excellent knowledge, understanding and active hands-on coding ability of Java (Spring Boot, REST APIs)
 * Expertise in software code architecture, design patterns, and secure coding best practices.
 * Good communication, feature team leadership and mentoring skills.
 * Hands-on full-stack development experience with UI knowledge (React, Angular).
 * Experience in logging, observability, reliability (e.g. ELK dashboards).
 * Knowledge of systems architectures and infrastructure best practices.

## Description

Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and improve software solutions.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers and designers.
 * Implement effective unit testing practices.
 * Adhere to secure coding practices.
 * Stay informed of industry technology trends and contribute to technical excellence.

Requirements

 * Excellent knowledge, understanding and active hands-on coding ability of Java (Spring Boot, REST APIs)
 * Expertise in software code architecture, design patterns, and secure coding best practices.
 * Good communication, feature team leadership and mentoring skills.
 * Hands-on full-stack development experience with UI knowledge (React, Angular).
 * Experience in logging, observability, reliability (e.g. ELK dashboards).
 * Knowledge of systems architectures and infrastructure best practices.


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