Intermediate Software Engineer – Java, DevOps & AI

We're looking for an Intermediate Java Developer to join our engineering team. This role is suited to a proficient engineer who can deliver high-quality software, take ownership of features, and contribute to continuous improvement within their squad.

You will work across Java development, Dev Ops practices, and emerging AI-driven approaches to support CDL’s products and platforms.

CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.

We have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision‑making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.

In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!

• Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale, cloud‑native platforms
• Strong focus on engineering quality, automation, and modern practices
• Growing adoption of AI‑supported development approaches
• Clear and transparent career progression framework
• Collaborative environment across squads and technology communities

• Design, build, and maintain Java‑based applications and services
• Deliver well‑tested, secure and scalable solutions aligned to CDL standards
• Take ownership of features or components end‑to‑end
• Contribute to solution design and technical decisions
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Collaborate with Product and Platform teams
• Participate in team ceremonies and squad delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of AI tools

About You

• Strong Java enterprise development experience
• Experience with APIs and microservices
• Understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• Exposure to Dev Ops / CI-CD pipelines
• Experience working in an AI development environment

• Experience with AWS (compute, networking, or serverless services)
• Cloud‑native development and distributed systems
• Docker / Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools
• Awareness of secure coding practices, application security, and cloud security principles

• Ability to deliver independently and take ownership
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to squad outcomes
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and learning
• Interest in modern engineering practices (Dev Ops & AI)

• Delivers independently with minimal supervision
• Owns features or components within the squad
• Contributes to technical improvements and best practices
• Supports and collaborates with other engineers

The salary for the role of Intermediate Software Engineer pays up to £45,000p.a. providing a fantastic opportunity for career progression through CDL’s clearly defined career framework (). Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.

• Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD
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• Flexible working.
• 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
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