Senior Java Developer

Eeze Entertainment Malta Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Java Developer to lead the development of scalable Java applications. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of backend experience, strong expertise in Java17+, and experience with microservices. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and numerous benefits including paid holidays, pension, and medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days paid holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible core hours

Local discounts

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of experience in Java backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Framework, and Microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Java-based applications with a focus on high performance.
• Collaborate with teams to design robust software architecture.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure an efficient development process.

Skills

Java Development

Spring Framework

Microservices Architecture

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Development & Coding: Collaborate with lead and also Lead the development with mid level developers and implementation of scalable and high-performance Java-based applications. (This post will have more than 80% focus on this).
• Architecting Solutions and design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust software architecture and solutions.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensuring that industrial best practices and standards are followed.
• Mentoring: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior / mid level developers and ensure that the development process is efficient and effective.
• System Optimization: Analyze system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal application functionality.
• Testing & Debugging: Implement automated tests and unit testing to maintain high-quality code, and actively debug and resolve issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends in software development, and recommend best practices and improvements to existing systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering manager, Backend Lead, Front end team, QA team, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality features in an Agile environment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Proven and with at least 7+ years’ experience as a Java Developer, with a focus on backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring framework, and microservices architecture, with Scala experience as an added advantage.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native technologies.
• Knowledge of real-time communication protocols and technologies (e.g., WebSockets).
• Proficiency in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL databases).
• Understanding of security best practices in software development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Experience a dynamic and team-orientated work environment.
• Opportunities for personal growth and learning
• An open, inclusive and supportive team where you will be valued, and your suggestions will be welcome.
• 26 days paid holiday per year. This is in addition to local public holidays.
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working
• Risk Benefits such as pension, Life Assurance (4x annual salary), Private Medical Insurance
• Team Building Opportunities
• Flexible core hours between 10am – 4pm
• Receive support whenever you need it with our Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7.
• Local discounts and more…

Our team is committed to keeping remuneration and benefits under constant review to make sure what we offer stays relevant.