Intermediate Software Engineer – Java, DevOps & AI
Department: Insurance Retail
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: North West UK - Hybrid
Compensation: £35,000 - £45,000 / year
Description
We are looking for an Intermediate Java Developer to join our engineering team. This role is suited to a proficient engineer who can deliver high-quality software, take ownership of features, and contribute to continuous improvement within their squad. You will work across Java development, DevOps practices, and emerging AI-driven approaches to support CDL’s products and platforms.
Why Join CDL
- Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale, cloud‑native platforms
- Strong focus on engineering quality, automation, and modern practices
- Growing adoption of AI‑supported development approaches
- Clear and transparent career progression framework
- Collaborative environment across squads and technology communities
What You’ll Do
- Design, build, and maintain Java‑based applications and services
- Deliver well‑tested, secure and scalable solutions aligned to CDL standards
- Take ownership of features or components end‑to‑end
- Contribute to solution design and technical decisions
- Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
- Collaborate with Product and Platform teams
- Participate in team ceremonies and squad delivery
- Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of AI tools
About You
Essential
- Strong Java enterprise development experience
- Experience with APIs and microservices
- Understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
- Exposure to DevOps / CI‑CD pipelines
- Experience working in an AI development environment
Desirable
- Experience with AWS (compute, networking, or serverless services)
- Cloud‑native development and distributed systems
- Docker / Kubernetes
- Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with AI‑assisted development tools
- Awareness of secure coding practices, application security, and cloud security principles
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to deliver independently and take ownership
- A collaborative team player who contributes positively to squad outcomes
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and learning
- Interest in modern engineering practices (DevOps & AI)
Level Expectations (Engineer 3)
- Delivers independently with minimal supervision
- Owns features or components within the squad
- Contributes to technical improvements and best practices
- Supports and collaborates with other engineers
What You’ll Get
Salary
The salary for the role of Intermediate Software Engineer pays up to £45,000 per annum, providing a fantastic opportunity for career progression through CDL’s clearly defined career framework.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working (2 days a week in the office – SK4 2HD)
- Flexible working
- 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
- Top employer for 10 consecutive years
- Excellent training and development platform
- Opportunities for career progression
- Health and Wellbeing Programme
- Life and health assurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Established Recognition Award System
- Parental benefits
- Diversity and Inclusion network
- Pension scheme
- Community projects and volunteer days
- Referral bonus
- On‑site free parking
- Open plan modern offices
- Quiet spaces available
- Shuttle bus to and from the station
- Subsidised restaurant
- Games room, pool and table‑tennis tables, and chill out zone
- Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
- Regular social activities (summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go‑karting, football games, winter party)
- Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and Inclusion
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all applicants.
