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Senior Software Engineer, Java

  • Company: Get A Job.ai
  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: Pay not listed

Website Get A Job.ai

Represented by Get A Job.ai

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential streaming technology organization seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep Java expertise to join their enterprise platform team in Cambridge. You will serve as a senior technical lead, driving the design and delivery of scalable backend services that power critical business operations.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications and microservices across the full stack, from framework selection to data model design
  • Drive architectural discussions, take ownership of new projects, and deliver high-quality software within tight timelines
  • Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure applications meet regulatory, security, and audit requirements
  • Participate in continuous improvement of engineering tools, cloud-based technologies, and development processes
  • Define and participate in Agile development processes, including scoping, technical design, effort estimation, coding, testing, debugging, code reviews, and ongoing maintenance
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across global offices

What We're Looking For

Our client requires a self-driven problem solver with a proven track record building large-scale platform applications. The ideal candidate brings:

  • 5+ years of experience delivering multi-tier, highly scalable, distributed web applications
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design principles, and data structures
  • Extensive experience developing microservices using Java and Python
  • Strong experience with test-driven development and automating test cases using Java or Python
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Oracle, Cassandra) including database design
  • Demonstrated ability to be proactive, self-driven, and make practical trade-offs based on business needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Highly valued experience includes:

  • Distributed computing frameworks such as Hive/Hadoop and Apache Spark
  • Finance or HR application development
  • AWS cloud services (Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, Elastic Cache, Lambda)
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • Creating workflows for Apache Airflow

How We Work with You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will screen your application and conduct an initial interview to assess fit. If we believe you're a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our talent team to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy.

The role follows a hybrid working model with in-office collaboration Monday through Thursday in Cambridge, with Fridays generally flexible for remote work.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment process.

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Terms used in this posting

hybrid
A work arrangement combining both in-office and remote/at-home work, typically on a set schedule.

Working in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Cambridge is a city and non-metropolitan district in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is the county town of Cambridgeshire and is located on the River Cam, 55 miles (89 km) north of London. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census, the population of the City of Cambridge was 145,700; the population of the wider built-up area was 181,137. There is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dating back to as early as the Bronze Age, and Cambridge became an important trading centre during the Roman and Viking eras. The first town charters were granted in the 12th century, although mod

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. England shares a land border with Scotland to the north and another land border with Wales to the west, and is surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the south-west, and

Nearby green space: 12 parks within 1.5km — closest is Cannon's Green (282m). via OpenStreetMap

Nearest public transit: The Broadway (bus stop, 302m). via OpenStreetMap

  • Elevation 18m (59 ft)

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  • Role Senior Software Engineer, Java
  • Employer Get A Job.ai
  • Location Cambridge
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted September 23, 2026
  • Apply by October 24, 2026
  • Overview Full job description on this page (422 words)

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