Software Engineer (Java) Experience level: 2-4 years Are you a Java engineer who enjoys building well-designed systems, writing clean code, and working on problems that actually matter? My client is looking for a Software Engineer with 2-4 years' commercial Java experience to join a collaborative engineering team working on scalable, production-grade systems. This role is ideal for someone who wants to deepen their backend skills, learn from experienced engineers, and take real ownership of features end-to-end. What you'll be working on Designing and building backend services in Java Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs Writing clean, testable, maintainable code Contributing to system design discussions and technical decisions Working closely with product, QA, and other engineers to deliver features Debugging, improving performance, and refactoring existing services Tech you'll use (or learn) Java (Spring / Spring Boot) SQL and relational databases REST APIs and microservices Git, CI/CD pipelines Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) Testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.) You don't need to have used everything - what matters is strong Java fundamentals and a willingness to learn. What we're looking for 2-4 years' professional experience as a Java Software Engineer Solid understanding of object-oriented design and core Java concepts Experience building backend applications or services Comfortable working with APIs and databases A pragmatic mindset: you care about code quality, but also about delivery Good communication skills and a team-first attitude Nice to have (but not essential) Experience with microservices Exposure to cloud environments Interest in system design and scalability Experience working in Agile teams Why join? Real engineering problems - not just maintenance work Supportive team with strong technical standards Clear opportunities to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility A culture that values good code, collaboration, and continuous improvement If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly. Benefits: Work From Home