Senior Java Developer

Software Developer – AI & Next-Generation Telecoms | R&D

Are you a Software Developer who wants to work on more than maintaining existing systems?

We’re partnering with an established technology business operating within the telecommunications sector that is expanding its Research & Development team and investing in the next generation of its software products.

This is an opportunity for a developer who enjoys building, experimenting and solving complex technical problems . You’ll work across both the modernisation of established enterprise platforms and the development of new products, AI capabilities and proof-of-concepts .

AI is a genuine part of the roadmap The R&D team is actively exploring how AI, LLMs and AI agents can be applied to real-world telecommunications challenges.

This includes experimenting with AI-assisted development tools , investigating self-hosted LLMs , and identifying opportunities to embed AI capabilities directly into products and automate complex processes

You won’t simply be using AI to develop faster — you’ll have the opportunity to help determine where AI can create meaningful value and then build the solution.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Modernising and enhancing established telecommunications software

• Developing new products and features from the ground up

• Designing and developing enterprise-grade software

• Building and integrating REST APIs

• Working with relational databases and complex SQL

Investigating and solving challenging technical problems

• Working with cloud and container technologies

• Exploring and implementing AI/LLM capabilities

• Building proof-of-concepts around emerging technologies

• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions

Continuously improving development practices and products

Technology Environment

You don't need to tick every technology box. The focus is on finding a strong developer with solid fundamentals who is curious, adaptable and comfortable learning new technologies .

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 7-10 years’ professional software development experience

• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals

• Experience with Java / Spring Boot or comparable backend technologies

• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge

• Experience developing or integrating APIs

• Familiarity with Git and Linux

• Genuine interest in AI, LLMs and emerging technologies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

• A mindset centred around learning, experimentation and continuous improvement

Telecommunications experience is advantageous, but not essential.

The priority is finding someone who can solve difficult problems and build quality software , rather than someone who has necessarily worked in telecoms before.

Why Consider It?

This isn't a role where you'll spend all your time maintaining legacy systems.

You'll gain exposure to

New product development

AI, AI agents & self-hosted LLMs

Cloud technologies

Enterprise software modernisation

Complex technical challenges

Telecommunications technology

R&D and experimentation

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas and influence what gets built , rather than simply being handed a predefined development backlog.

If you're a Software Developer who enjoys building, experimenting with new technology and wants meaningful exposure to AI and next-generation software development , I'd be keen to speak with you.

Get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.

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