Software Development Engineer II

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer II: Developing high-quality software solutions and driving their reliability and performance with an accent on Java (Spring Boot), Microsoft Azure, and infrastructure automation. Focus on implementing end-to-end stories, technical leadership for features, and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.

Location: Hybrid role, combining office and remote working. Must be based in Welwyn Garden City, UK.

Company

hirify.global's vision is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, serving customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality software solutions, primarily using Java (Spring Boot) and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure.
• Provide technical leadership for medium to large features, participating in design and taking accountability for delivery.
• Implement and advocate CI/CD best practices and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Ensure solutions are robust, scalable, efficient, and adhere to architectural standards and security best practices.
• Automate workflows and build tools/scripts to enhance efficiency.
• Mentor and support fellow engineers, fostering growth and collaboration.

Requirements

• Solid experience in Java or other JVM languages, with familiarity in JS/TypeScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and infrastructure automation (Terraform).
• Good understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cosmos DB).
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (Splunk, xMatters, New Relic).
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Good English communication skills.
• Experience in system design and taking ownership of projects from a technical/project perspective.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance and comprehensive maternity/adoption/paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme for mental wellbeing support.
• Inclusive culture celebrating diversity, committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued.
• Blended working pattern combining office and remote working, with offices for connection, collaboration, and innovation.