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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** Primis
- **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Behavior-Driven Development, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Dependency Injection, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, Spring-boot, Git, Build Management, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring
- **Published:** May 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/java-software-engineer-leeds/2783862097-2/

## About the Role

* 3-5 years' experience in a Software Engineering role
 * Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
 * Strong Java backend development experience
 * Proficiency in Spring Boot or J2EE
 * Solid understanding of Spring Core (IoC and Dependency Injection)
 * Strong experience with relational databases, schema design, complex queries, and performance optimisation
 * Experience designing and implementing scalable RESTful APIs
 * Hands-on experience building high-availability, high-concurrency systems at scale
 * Strong understanding of Design Patterns, Refactoring, and Object-Oriented Design principles
 * Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development methodologies
 * Familiarity with AI-driven development tools (e.g., Windsurf, Claude Code, or similar)
 * Self-starter mindset, comfortable operating independently or within a team
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
 * Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure

What You Can Expect

 * An empowered engineering culture
 * Clear ownership and accountability
 * A high-performance yet pragmatic working environment
 * Continuous learning and professional growth
 * The opportunity to build resilient systems that operate at real scale

If you're looking to engineer scalable, high-availability systems within a culture that values autonomy and technical excellence, this is a strong opportunity to make meaningful impact.

## Description

As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop backend services, APIs, and portal systems that operate within high-availability payment processing platforms.

Working within a dynamic development centre, you'll engage with modern frameworks, tools, and engineering practices including:

 * Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
 * CI/CD pipelines
 * AI-assisted development tools

From requirements analysis through to production release, the team owns the full lifecycle. You may work independently on focused initiatives or as part of a larger squad, always empowered to concentrate on solving technical problems rather than navigating inefficient processes.

Key Responsibilities

 * Translate merchant and partner needs into high-quality, scalable backend solutions
 * Design and build robust Java-based systems and RESTful APIs
 * Improve development processes through automation, simplification, and applied engineering experience
 * Collaborate to ensure technically sound, observable, and testable deliverables
 * Contribute to estimation, planning, and proactive risk management
 * Support deployment to test and production environments
 * Take ownership beyond assigned tasks, adjusting priorities where required
 * Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and strong team collaboration


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