Senior Software Developer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Developer (Java): Designing and building scalable, cloud-based backend services using Java and Spring Boot with an accent on distributed systems and service-oriented architectures. Focus on architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring system reliability under production load.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom. Candidates must be authorized to work in the UK on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Company

hirify.global is a world leader in gaming content and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Contribute to system design and architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code and participate actively in code reviews.
• Collaborate with product and cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into technical implementations.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive a culture of learning, ownership, and accountability.
• Support production systems, including troubleshooting and participating in on-call rotations.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience building backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems or service-oriented architectures.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and backend service design principles.
• Authorization to work in the UK without visa sponsorship is mandatory.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI-based software engineering, including agent-based development and automated code reviews.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with performance optimization and reliability engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Robust benefits package.
• Global career opportunities within a world leader in gaming entertainment.
• Inclusive environment valuing individual differences and diversity.
• Commitment to employee wellbeing and responsible gameplay.