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Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norwich
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Backend Engineer (Java) | Up to £70k | Remote | E-Commerce
We’re currently working with an international e-commerce brand as they look to recruit a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Tech Team. In this role, you will shape high-quality solutions, mentor others, and play a key part in moving their product forward. You will be central to designing scalable systems, championing best practices, and collaborating closely with product managers and stakeholders in a truly agile environment.
If you want to build impactful technology while being part of a global team that values curiosity, creativity, and growth, this could be the place for you.
What you’ll do
Deliver robust, secure, and scalable backend solutions using Java and open-source technologies
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to shape roadmaps and define solutions that deliver real value
Provide accurate estimates, validate team estimates, and keep projects on track
Guide and mentor developers, fostering collaboration and continuous learning
Support the Tech Lead, ensuring quality across functional, performance, and security requirements
Step in as Tech Lead when needed, supporting planning, team discussions, and project delivery
What you’ll bring
5+ years’ experience in server-side development with Java, Spring, and related open-source tools
Deep expertise in: Java 21+, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, SQL, Git, Maven, AWS
Strong knowledge of cloud design, scalability, performance, and security best practices
Familiarity with tools like RX Java, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform
Solid grasp of design patterns, web security, and modern development practices
Proven ability to learn fast, solve complex problems, and share knowledge across a team
Passion for building technology that makes a real impact
What’s in it for you
Salary of up to £70k plus annual bonus
26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell)
Remote working with preference for candidates commutable to Norwich or London offices
Flexibility to work compressed hours
Private healthcare
£300 annual personal development budget
Annual allowance to spend on our product (for research, of course)
Paid volunteering leave
Access to wellbeing resources including Headspace
Enhanced parental leave and honeymoon leave
Thoughtful perks and surprise gifts throughout the yearBefore You Apply
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