Job Description
The company is looking to relocate near Heathrow soon, and they have built out online gifting brands that have achieved a turnover of £10M+. You’ll be joining a team of 30 people, with the dev team consisting of 5 currently however they are poised for significant growth and plan on doubling in size over the coming years.
The Role:
They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior/Lead Java Developer to spearhead their technological evolution, transforming from their current Magento/PHP (Lamp Stack) setup to a cutting-edge Java Enterprise environment. This is a pivotal role that will shape the future of the tech stack and contribute directly to the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement technology roadmaps
• Design and oversee system architecture
• Lead the migration to Java Enterprise (Spring/Spring Boot Microservices)
• Facilitate the company's move to AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS)
• Create prototypes and liaise with stakeholders
• Balance hands-on development (50%) with architecture, design, and stakeholder management (50%)
Required Skills and Experience:
• Proven track record in Java Enterprise development (Spring/Spring Boot Microservices)
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS
• Fullstack development capabilities (Ideally LAMP Stack)
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (extremely desirable)
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management
• Ability to quickly adapt to and lead innovation with new technologies
Work Environment
• Remote-first policy
• Potential for a 4-day work week for the right candidate
• Flexible working hours (core hours + AM - 5 PM)
Benefits Package
• Competitive salary up to £70,000 (with potential flexibility up to £80,000 for exceptional candidates)
• Performance-based bonus up to 12%
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Generous staff discount (35-40%)
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Healthcare and life insurance options under consideration
Interview Process
• Initial video interview with CTO/Co-Founder: Company overview, role discussion, and CV review
• Technical Q&A or pair programming session (to be determined)
If you're passionate about leading technological innovation and ready to play a crucial role in scaling a successful e-commerce business, then click Apply Now
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Java Developer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
