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 year