Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Description

UK remote (willing to travel to Glasgow office once per quarter)

We’re looking for a talented Senior Java Developer to join a growing tech team working on an exciting new platform. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge search technologies and large-scale data processing while contributing to a product that makes a real impact.

Your Role

As a Senior Java Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining a robust data platform that powers our core products. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create highly performant and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, well-structured code using Agile and TDD practices
• Develop new features across the full stack, from React/TypeScript front-end to Java-based backend services
• Build and optimize search solutions using technologies like Apache Lucene, Solr, or OpenSearch
• Design and implement data pipelines in collaboration with Data Engineers
• Work with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for scalable data processing
• Conduct code reviews, participate in pair programming, and mentor junior developers
• Support operational stability, ensuring smooth deployment and maintenance of production systems

Your background

• Strong Java development experience in a professional setting
• Exposure to Python for data processing is a plus
• Experience working with large-scale data workflows for search or analytics
• Familiarity with search technologies (Apache Lucene, Solr, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch)
• Comfortable with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue) or willing to learn
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB, etc.)
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments with a focus on automated testing

Why This role?

• Be part of a highly skilled team developing a modern data and search platform
• Work on vector search and machine learning applications
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• A chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-moving, innovative environment
• The opportunity to make a real impact on a platform used by industry-leading biotech companies

If you’re passionate about building high-performance applications and working with the latest in search and data technology, we’d love to hear from you!