Java Software Developer

About Persistent:

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider LensTM 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

We are fast growing company (with $1 billion dollars in revenue). Plan to grow at Krakow, Poland. If you’re interested in working on bleeding Data and AI technologies, join us.

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About Position and details:

• Role: Software Developer
• Location: Glassgow OR Knutsford OR Northampton
• Mode: Hybrid
• Experience: 5 to 15 years
• Job Type: Permanent role

Job Description:

To design, develop and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Basic / Essential Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in Java with hands‐on development work.
• 5–8 years of experience in backend development.
• Skilled in building robust REST APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Experienced with Build tools like Gradle and maven and Vulnerability tools like Prisma and SonarQube.
• Creation and execution automated test scripts if required, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.
• Hands‐on experience with Apache Kafka, encompassing design, development, integration, and debugging.
• Hands on experience with MongoDB (CRUD, indexing, aggregation pipelines).
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL includes writing queries and performance tuning.
• Understanding of distributed systems, messaging, and data‐streaming patterns.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines and DevOps Practices.
• Good Debugging Skills and adhering to coding standards.
• Understanding of testing framework JUnit, Mockito.
• Willingness to support post deployment process.
• Experience working with any cloud AWS, Azure, GCP.

Desirable Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools like ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and AppDynamics.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

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“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”