Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Java Developer - Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)

Up to £60,000 | 4 Days in Office, Friday WFH | AI & Machine Learning

I’m recruiting for a forward‑thinking tech company based in Leeds City Centre that’s transforming how retailers harness AI and machine learning to boost profitability and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

They’re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join their talented team of 7 engineers, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing intelligent, data‑driven software used by major retail clients across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.

This is a hands‑on senior role - ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges, loves solving complex problems, and wants to build systems that make a tangible business impact.

You’ll be working closely with data scientists and product specialists to deliver scalable, high‑performance software solutions that integrate the latest AI and ML technologies.

• 8+ years’ experience in Java development (commercial)
• Strong expertise in Spring / Spring Boot
• Solid experience with Hibernate

• Python or R – exposure to data or ML integration
• SQL – for data management and optimisation
• JavaScript – for front‑end collaboration
• Grails – nice to have, not essential

• Cloud : AWS / Azure
• Dev Ops :
  Git, CI / CD, Docker, Kubernetes
• Agile, collaborative environment with code reviews and shared ownership

• Designing and developing enterprise‑grade Java applications using Spring and Hibernate
• Collaborating with data scientists to embed AI / ML insights into real‑world systems
• Building scalable, high‑availability solutions for global retail clients
• Driving code quality, performance, and architecture best practices
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement

• 8+ years’ experience in Java software development
• Proven background delivering complex, scalable backend systems
• Deep understanding of Spring Boot and Hibernate
• Familiarity with cloud‑based environments (AWS or Azure)
• Strong communicator and team player
• Able to work 4 days on‑site in Leeds City Centre, with Friday working from home

• Up to £60,000
• Hybrid working – 4 days in the office, Friday from home
• Global exposure – clients across the UK, Europe, North America & Australia
• Work with cutting‑edge AI and machine learning technologies
• Collaborative, supportive team of 7 developers
• Career growth opportunities with direct access to the Engineering Manager