Software Engineer (Java) - SaaS/AWS

Requirements

Must have:

- 5 years software engineering experience - Strong Java (Java 8) API / backend development experience - Exposure to cloud (AWS ideal) - Interest in ownership and progression

Responsibilities:

- Build scalable backend systems using Java (Spring Boot) - Develop APIs powering a high-usage SaaS platform - Work across the full development lifecycle (design, build, release) - Contribute to architecture and technical decisions - Collaborate with distributed teams and DevOps

Company:

We are a fast-growing SaaS company building a scalable platform used by well-known organisations across the UK. Youll join a small, high-impact engineering team with real ownership across the product, from feature development to influencing technical direction. This role offers real ownership of product and technical direction, a clear path into tech leadership, and the opportunity to work directly with founders and senior engineers in a modern cloud environment (AWS & DevOps exposure). We also promote a strong work-life balance with benefits including a bonus, private healthcare, 35 days holiday, and hybrid flexibility.