Cathcart Technology
Senior Java Software Engineer
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Senior Java Software Engineer
Senior Java Engineer
Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems
Remote First (office visits once a month) – must live within 1 hour 30 minutes of South Manchester
£60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Note: my client is not able to provide sponsorship
We’re working with a long-established tech company modernising a complex platform in a highly regulated domain. They thrive on Agile and eXtreme Programming (XP) best practices and are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join a Scrum team.
This role suits someone who is hands-on, problem-solving, and passionate about building well-crafted software—quality code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a cross-functional team tackling large-scale systems with real-world impact. Their engineering way of working is practical and delivery-focused, ensuring sustainability and scalability.
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While the Senior role is primarily hands-on, they’re looking for someone with leadership experience capable of:
- Mentoring junior engineers
- Leading by example and setting high engineering standards
- Shaping good engineering practices
- Helping the team deliver reliably and efficiently
Tech Stack & Practices
The platform is built on a Java-based foundation with modern tooling:
- Java & Spring Boot
- Test-Driven Development (TDD) / Automated testing
- CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines
- AWS (serverless, EC2, Lambda, etc.)
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.)
While full expertise isn’t mandatory, strong Java skills + solid engineering habits are critical. Bonus experience with AWS, DevOps, and containerisation is welcome.
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Key Requirements
- Sophisticated backend experience with Java (EE) & Spring Boot
- Hands-on with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and modern engineering practices
- Experience delivering production-scale systems in Agile environments
- A mentorship mindset—enjoying guiding others while maintaining deep technical expertise
- Collaborative approach: code reviews, pairing, and shared ownership
Why Join Them?
✅ Remote-first with minimal office travel ✅ Competitive salary (£60,000–£70,000) + bonus & benefits ✅ Genuine engineering culture—more than just dogmatic rituals ✅ Meaningful work on complex, scalable systems with a long-term vision ✅ Growth opportunities and room to develop
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