Software Engineer III (Java/Spring)

TL;DR

Software Engineer III (Java/Spring): Building and optimizing backend services for a semantic data platform with an accent on document transformation, entity recognition, and event-driven architecture. Focus on developing scalable microservices, ensuring system reliability, and improving engineering quality through TDD and collaborative practices.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from the Oxford office (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes through quality data and innovative technology.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services for document transformation and entity recognition workflows.
• Develop and enhance microservices and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Python.
• Contribute to event-driven and distributed systems using Kafka and AWS infrastructure.
• Write maintainable, well-tested code using TDD and pair programming.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Scrum ceremonies to deliver incremental value.
• Support the reliability, performance, and operability of production services.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from the Oxford office (Hybrid)
• Experience building and maintaining backend software using Java and Python.
• Practical experience with Spring Boot, APIs, and microservice-based systems.
• Experience working with AWS services in a cloud-native environment.
• Familiarity with Kafka or similar messaging technologies in event-driven architectures.
• Experience with test-driven development, code reviews, and pair programming.

Nice to have

• Experience with document processing, transformation pipelines, or content structuring systems.
• Experience with entity recognition, metadata extraction, or semantic enrichment workflows.
• Familiarity with systems that process large-scale or complex content datasets.
• Experience with AI-supported development practices.

Culture & Benefits

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