Associate Software Engineer
Location: Remote (UK)
Type: Permanent
RS Group is seeking a passionate Associate Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. You will work closely with a collaborative team to develop and maintain microservices-based applications that support our global platforms.
From day one, you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully—helping to build scalable, secure, and high-performing software systems. A proactive mindset, ownership mentality, and eagerness to learn are key to success in this role.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Collaborate with your team to build, support, and enhance microservices-based applications
* Participate in agile development ceremonies and contribute to cross-functional initiatives
* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues with accountability
* Contribute to the development of high-quality, maintainable, and scalable solutions
* Work with modern technologies in a cloud-first environment
The Stack You’ll Work With
We utilize the following technologies, welcoming fresh ideas to improve our engineering culture:
* Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS
* Cloud Services: AWS (Lambda, SNS, SQS, IAM, DynamoDB), HashiCorp (Vault, Consul, Nomad)
* Authentication: Auth0
* DevOps & Tooling: GitLab CI, Kong, Postman, Apollo GraphQL
* Observability: Datadog
* Infrastructure & Automation: IaC, Redis
About You
You are an enthusiastic engineer who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys solving real-world problems. Eager to learn, ask questions, and improve your skills and code, you value quality, reliability, and continuous delivery. You take pride in contributing to a supportive team environment.
What You Bring
* At least 2 years of software development experience, preferably in agile settings
* Strong foundation in modern programming languages, ideally Java
* Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native practices
* Familiarity with AWS and cloud-first development
* Effective communication skills for explaining technical concepts
* Team-oriented with good rapport-building skills
* Proactive ownership, especially in production support
* Desire to grow in backend architecture, observability, and performance
Desirable Experience
* Exposure to DevOps practices
* Experience with performance testing and optimization
* Knowledge of event-driven systems and distributed architecture
* Familiarity with caching and API performance tuning
* Experience with GraphQL and Auth0
* Relevant certifications (AWS, Java, SAP modules)
The Extras You’ll Get
At RS, besides standard employee benefits, we offer:
* Support for health conditions, neurodiversity, women’s health, and LGBTQ+ needs
* Enhanced fertility and surrogacy coverage
We are RS
With over 80 years of engineering experience, we solve big and small problems, turning "what ifs" into "why nots". Our purpose is to make a positive impact for a better world through innovative service and product solutions, shipping every 2 seconds to over 130 countries.
We value curiosity, diversity, empathy, and ethical responsibility. Join us to think big, do more, and unleash your brilliance to achieve amazing things.
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