Senior Java Engineer, Python

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and sustain scalable backend services and APIs, primarily utilizing Java.

• Produce high-quality production code as a fundamental aspect of daily tasks.

• Contribute to Python services and codebases as needed.

• Engage with approximately three to four interconnected microservices.

• Make impactful technical and architectural decisions.

• Decompose complex requirements and direct their technical execution.

• Review code and establish robust engineering standards.

• Mentor engineers and provide technical direction without formal line-management responsibilities.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to assess requirements, trade-offs, and delivery strategies.

• Develop and manage cloud-native services, primarily on AWS.

• Deploy and operate containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.

• Work alongside DevOps engineers on CI/CD, deployment, scalability, and reliability.

• Leverage data, analytics, and operational insights to inform technical choices.

• Participate in testing, documentation, and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Promote the adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools and solutions where suitable.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend engineering.

• Strong, recent, and hands-on commercial experience with Java.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and developing microservices or distributed systems.

• Professional experience contributing to production Python codebases.

• In-depth knowledge of AWS and cloud-native application architecture.

• Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.

• Experience in designing and integrating REST APIs.

• Good understanding of SQL and relational databases.

• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and contemporary software delivery practices.

• Experience in influencing architecture or leading technical decisions.

• Capable of reviewing code and mentoring fellow engineers.

• Strong understanding of testing, maintainability, and production code quality.

• Ability to manage multiple services and technical priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and product stakeholders.

• Professional working proficiency in English (C1+).

• Experience with Azure in addition to AWS.

• Familiarity with building or integrating AI-enabled products.

• Knowledge of analytics, data processing, or event-driven systems.

• Experience working in an international, distributed engineering environment.

• Prior experience supporting multiple engineering teams or product areas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Long-term B2B engagement.

• More than 20 days of paid time off.

• Provision of Apple equipment.

• Training and professional development budget.

• Opportunity to collaborate on AI-powered systems utilized internationally.

• Work alongside experienced, multidisciplinary engineering teams.