Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Java): Building and optimizing software powering audio and video experiences for millions worldwide with an accent on live streaming, on-demand content, and podcasts. Focus on designing scalable, reliable systems, improving system performance, and ensuring high-quality media delivery.

Location: London, GBR

Salary: £43,000 - £58,000

Company

A globally renowned media company that makes and distributes some of the world’s most sought-after TV, audio, and digital content.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software applications and services.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and engineers to deliver features end-to-end.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Contribute to system design discussions and technical decisions.
• Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional software engineering experience with strong proficiency in Java.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Experience with microservices, APIs, GitHub/CI-CD, testing practices, Linux-based systems, and AWS.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills for collaborative team environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python and Ruby.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams.
• Exposure to system design and distributed systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Defined pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Caring and parenting support, including 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance, and accident benefit.
• Career development within a values-led, purpose-driven, and inclusive culture.
• Commitment to sustainability and science-based Net Zero targets.