Salary: £45,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements:
* Experience in Java development
* Backend cloud-based application development
* Understanding of API design for mobile applications with event-driven architecture
* Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
* Preferred: Experience of building distributed scalable microservices using Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, OAuth 2.0, Secure API design
* A working understanding of technologies/areas: AWS, API Design, Automation testing
Responsibilities:
* Providing technical expertise in Backend Development, supporting the team with effective solutions and practical insights
* Participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
* Contributing new ideas, tools, and methodologies to help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team
* Sharing knowledge and mentoring peers and junior engineers, supporting their growth and skills development
* Collaborating with technical leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements, implications, and dependencies
* Reviewing and providing feedback on technical documentation, suggesting improvements where appropriate
* Promoting the best development approaches such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) to deliver high-quality, maintainable code
Technologies:
* API
* AWS
* Backend
* Cloud
* Java
* Kotlin
* Mobile
* OAuth
* Spring
* Spring Boot
* TDD
* microservices
More:
We are a Global Investment Management company expanding our new offices in Manchester and are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer skilled in backend cloud-based application development. This prestigious opportunity enables you to drive strategy and foster a developer community while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality deliverables. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including a bonus and ongoing career development and training.
last updated 3 week of 2026