3829 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Strong expertise in Java (Core Java, JEE8/Jakarta EE 10, JPA/JPQL/Hibernate)
- Experience with application servers such as Wildfly or Red Hat JBoss EAP
- Strong object-oriented design and development skills
- Proven experience with TDD for unit and integration testing
- Strong SQL and relational database experience in high performance systems
- Experience architecting complex backend systems and database integrations
- RESTful and SOAP API development
- Highly motivated team player with strong problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and take ownership of solutions
- Experience in financial applications, payroll systems, or accounting platforms (desirable)
- ERP integration experience (Oracle, SAP, Sage)
- Experience in domain-driven design (DDD) (desirable)
- Experience with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes (desirable)
- NoSQL experience (e.g., MongoDB) (desirable)
- Spring Boot or functional programming experience (desirable)
- Knowledge of OWASP or other application security frameworks (desirable)
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend applications and API services
- Write clean, maintainable code and apply best engineering practices
- Refactor and modernise existing codebases where appropriate
- Integrate backend systems with ERP solutions such as Oracle, SAP, or Sage
- Design and migrate relational database solutions (SQL/JPQL/MySQL)
- Collaborate with developers, QA, and stakeholders, communicating progress clearly
- Prototype new system features and contribute to solution design
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement processes
Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to play a key role in the development of our Digital Production Office platform and related payroll systems used across the film, television, and media industries. This is a hands-on position within a friendly, ambitious, and collaborative engineering culture. We offer professional development opportunities in both technical and management streams, along with exposure to full stack technologies, allowing you to work on industry-leading products used across major film and TV.
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