Senior Java Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Java Software Engineer (AI): Building and deploying cloud-hosted distributed systems to support scientific manuscript submission with an accent on Java 17, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architecture. Focus on integrating AI technologies to optimize editorial workflows and ensuring system stability in a high-performance environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Oxford, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in information and analytics, leveraging innovative technology to support researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and deploy applications within a cloud-hosted distributed system.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and identify product enhancements.
• Provide architectural input to ensure system stability, performance, and scalability.
• Partner with cross-functional Agile and DevOps teams to improve delivery processes.
• Mentor team members and share technical knowledge to up-skill the team.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Java 17+, Spring/Spring Boot, and frontend tools like React or Angular.
• Experience with cloud environments including AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong background in CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as NewRelic, OpenSearch, or Kibana.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and test-driven development.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience or strong interest in implementing AI-based solutions.
• Familiarity with modern IDE refactoring tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive pension plan and generous vacation entitlement.
• Support for wellbeing including shared parental leave and sabbaticals.
• Personal choice budget and various employee discounts.
• Access to internal communities and professional networks.