Senior Java Software Engineer

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK

Listing for: RELX Group

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-06

Job specializations:

Software Development
Full Stack Developer, Java Developer, Senior Developer, Software Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR

As a Senior Java Software Engineer II, you will build capabilities to support scientific researchers through the process of submitting research for publication. We are continually evolving our technology in response to researchers' needs and to the ever‑changing technical landscape, including the use of AI technologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy applications in a cloud‑hosted distributed system to build our next‑generation product.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify requirements and gather feedback in a fast‑moving environment.
Provide input into architectural decisions to ensure stability and performance.
Identify and implement enhancements to continually improve our delivery process.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience as a Senior Java Software Engineer with a track record of building scalable applications.
Proficiency with Java 17 or higher and Spring/Spring Boot.
Strong experience with JavaScript/Type Script frameworks such as React or Angular.
Experience with SQL and a willingness to learn other database technologies.
Experience with build tools, Git, and continuous integration (Git Hub Actions or Jenkins).
Familiarity with alerting, monitoring, and logging tools (e.g., New Relic, Open Search/Kibana).
Proficiency with Intelli

J or VSCode and refactoring tools.
Experience with test‑driven development and mocking libraries (Jest, Mockito).
Familiarity with collaborative documentation tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Hands‑on experience with Agile practices and execution (Scrum, Kanban).
Knowledge of cloud platform design and development (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS).
Interest or experience in AI‑based solutions.
Ability to support and mentor team members, sharing knowledge and up‑skilling the team.
Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement of our working practices.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Flexible working hours with the ability to adjust times to fit your productivity.
Work‑from‑home and office options and commuting allowance.
Comprehensive Pension Plan.
Generous vacation entitlement with optional sabbatical leave.
Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Family Care leave.
Personal Choice budget.
Internal communities and networks to support collaboration.
Various employee discounts.
Recruitment introduction reward.
Employee Assistance Program (global).

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