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# Senior Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** DiverseJobsMatter
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Apache CXF, Continuous Integration, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Jetty, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Delivery Pipeline, Spring-boot, Cloudformation, Kotlin, Containerization, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840586094-senior-java-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt for technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Experience across the full software development lifecycle delivering user-centred digital solutions.
 * Proficiency in Java (including frameworks such as Spring Boot, CXF, Jetty).
 * Experience in designing microservices architectures and building RESTful APIs.
 * Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, TDD).
 * Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent).
 * Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM).
 * Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, or Atlassian.
 * Skilled in designing and building both native and web applications across a range of platforms.
 * Experience with Kotlin.
 * Previous experience working on government or NHS projects.

## Description

Our client is seeking experienced Senior Java Developers to join their growing team. As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining user-centred digital solutions. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will provide technical leadership within multi-disciplinary teams, ensure delivery of high-quality solutions, and contribute to the professional development of colleagues., * Act as a technical SME, ensuring user-centred software is developed in line with business requirements and industry best practice.

 * Collaborate with colleagues to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions to client challenges.
 * Oversee software development and deployment pipelines, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
 * Present solutions, prototypes, and progress to stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
 * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
 * Contribute to recruitment activities and mentor other consultants in their career development.
 * Promote the organisation's engineering expertise externally through writing, speaking, and thought leadership.


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