Senior Java Engineer

About Planet

Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.

We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax‑free solutions every minute of every day.

Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.

Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.

We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Java Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain robust backend solutions that power our critical business systems. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will contribute to creating scalable, reliable systems that deliver seamless experiences to our customers and partners.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Java and related frameworks, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, including comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and improvements.
• Identify and address technical challenges, continuously improving system performance and reliability.

• Experienced in owning tasks end-to-end, ensuring quality and delivering value in Agile / Scrum environments.
• A self‑motivated and detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative team setting.
• Skilled at breaking down complex problems and creating clear, actionable plans to address them.
• Proficient in communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passionate about continuous learning and mentoring team members when needed.
• Strong Java programming skills, with 3+ years of experience in software development.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring (preferred) and testing tools like JUnit.
• Solid understanding of SQL databases (e.g., MSSQL) and experience in Linux / UNIX environments.
• Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and distributed systems is highly desirable.

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel‑good connected commerce.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.