Senior Java Spring Boot Software Engineer, Zenobē

• We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience
• Deep knowledge of Java and Spring Boot and utilising it within a microservices architecture
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and Angular
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with strong knowledge across the full SDLC and CI/CD processes used in developing and delivering scalable software solutions
• Deep knowledge of working with relational and non-SQL databases (ideally PostgreSQL and DynamoDB)
• Familiarity with software design and architecture principles, including experience with APIs, microservices, event driven messaging and distributed systems (e.g. Kafka)
• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g. AWS) and modern software infrastructure tools
• Excellent communication skills, able to present technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading development teams by example

Desirable

• We are seeking a Senior Java Spring Boot Software Engineer to join our team and proactively drive the delivery of our software solutions
• You will own and execute on specific features or multi-component systems with a focus on customer value, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and making decisions that have a direct impact on business outcomes
• As an integral member of the engineering team, you will work autonomously to identify and deliver technical solutions that maintain a high standard of quality and efficiency
• You will be responsible for upskilling and engaging with other engineers in Java and Spring Boot, and weigh in heavily on defining and architecting a greenfield microservices project in AWS
• This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract and can be performed remotely from home
• Deliver High-Quality, Customer-Focused Results: Consistently deliver high-standard work aligned with team and business goals, prioritizing tasks that maximize customer impact and business value
• Take Full Ownership and Drive Improvements: Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, take accountability for outcomes, resolve operational issues, and reduce technical debt through root cause analysis and automation
• Make Thoughtful, Strategic Decisions: Balance short- and long-term risks when making decisions, consult relevant stakeholders, and align choices with broader product and technology principles to maintain customer trust
• Adapt and Thrive in Change: Embrace change with resilience, navigate ambiguity with focus, and maintain well-being while progressing toward team and business goals
• Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Contribute new ideas, experiment with approaches, and use customer feedback to inform and evolve team plans
• Execute Strategic Goals: Collaborate on setting and delivering short-term objectives, break down complex initiatives, and lead the execution of multi-phase development roadmaps
• Support Team Growth and Excellence: Mentor peers, foster an inclusive environment, promote best practices, and contribute to hiring and team development initiatives
• Foster Collaborative, Cross-Functional Partnerships: Build strong relationships across teams, ensure diverse perspectives are heard, and drive alignment through effective communication and coordination
• Promote a Positive, Inclusive Team Environment: Contribute to a healthy team culture by supporting inclusivity, reducing bias, encouraging community engagement, and championing remote-first collaboration
• Communicate Clearly and Proactively: Tailor communication to different audiences, share relevant information to keep stakeholders aligned, and initiate important conversations when needed
• Write High-Quality, Scalable Code: Develop reliable, maintainable infrastructure-as-code and automation scripts, and uphold high coding standards through effective code reviews and best practices
• Design Robust Software and Tools: Create simple, maintainable platform services and developer tools that are testable, debuggable, and easy for other teams to integrate and use
• Architect Scalable Systems: Design and implement architecture that integrates multiple components with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance, while proactively managing cross-team technical dependencies
• Align Engineering with Business Needs: Understand the broader business context, collaborate with stakeholders to ensure platform decisions support strategic goals, and work effectively across teams to drive progress
• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations