Senior Java Developer

Up to £60,000 | 4 Days in Office, Friday WFH | AI & Machine Learning

I'm recruiting for a forward-thinking tech company based in Leeds City Centre that's transforming how retailers harness AI and machine learning to boost profitability and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

They're looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join their talented team of 7 engineers, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. You'll play a pivotal role in developing intelligent, data-driven software used by major retail clients across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.

This is a hands-on senior role - ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges, loves solving complex problems, and wants to build systems that make a tangible business impact.

You'll be working closely with data scientists and product specialists to deliver scalable, high-performance software solutions that integrate the latest AI and ML technologies.

Essential Skills:

• 8+ years' experience in Java development (commercial)

• Strong expertise in Spring / Spring Boot

• Solid experience with Hibernate

Desirable Skills:

• Python or R - exposure to data or ML integration

• SQL - for data management and optimisation

• JavaScript - for front-end collaboration

• Grails - nice to have, not essential

Environment & Tools:

• Cloud: AWS / Azure

• DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes

• Agile, collaborative environment with code reviews and shared ownership

• Designing and developing enterprise-grade Java applications using Spring and Hibernate

• Collaborating with data scientists to embed AI/ML insights into real-world systems

• Building scalable, high-availability solutions for global retail clients

• Driving code quality, performance, and architecture best practices

• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement

• 8+ years' experience in Java software development

• Proven background delivering complex, scalable backend systems

• Deep understanding of Spring Boot and Hibernate

• Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS or Azure)

• Strong communicator and team player

• Able to work 4 days on-site in Leeds City Centre, with Friday working from home

• Up to £60,000

• Hybrid working - 4 days in the office, Friday from home

• Global exposure - clients across the UK, Europe, North America & Australia

• Work with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies

• Collaborative, supportive team of 7 developers

• Career growth opportunities with direct access to the Engineering Manager

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