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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Salary:** £54,000.0 - £94,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Profiling, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Java Application Server, Test-Driven Development (TDD), DevOps Tools - Open-source, Spring-boot, Containerization, Docker
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5878316413

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Java and associated technologies
 * Experience with Spring Boot
 * Experience with unit testing, test automation, and TDD
 * Experience with DevOps tooling and CI/CD
 * Experience with debugging, profiling, and performance tuning
 * Experience with Agile software delivery
 * Experience with Docker or other container technologies would be beneficial
 * Strong problem-solving skills
 * Strong attention to detail
 * A genuine desire to continue developing technical knowledge

## Description

* Join our team delivering high-quality software on critical projects
 * Work as part of an Agile/Scrum team throughout the software development lifecycle
 * Develop and deliver high-quality Java applications
 * Write unit, integration, and feature tests
 * Work with other technical teams to understand requirements and resolve issues
 * Create and maintain low-level technical designs and documentation
 * Support CI/CD and software delivery activities
 * Debug, tune performance, and improve application reliability
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint activities
 * Contribute to digital transformation and wider engineering projects

Technologies:

 * CI/CD
 * DevOps
 * Docker
 * Support
 * Java
 * Spring
 * Spring Boot
 * TDD


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