Software Developer (Java)

Fantastic opportunity for London-based Java Developers to join a state-of-the-art cybersecurity SME that is opening an office in London. The company is British, and enjoys 30% year-on-year growth from its base in the north of England. They are looking to build a team of developers in the capital to cope with their growing demand.

About the company:

• They develop the leading software for web security testing
• They are a UK company with over 48,000 customers in 140 countries
• Recognized through awards: Sunday Times Tech Track, Export Track, UK Private
• Business Awards finalist
  
  

What will you be doing?

• Work in small, cross-functional teams on our desktop and enterprise software products.
• Practise Agile methodologies, with a focus on pair programming, TDD, high-quality code, rapid release cycles, and continuous team retrospectives.
• Solve complex problems in innovative ways, collaborating closely with peers to deliver creative solutions.
  
  

Requirements

They are looking for developers with a passion for building excellent software and working within a collaborative environment. While Java expertise is essential, your ability to thrive in a team, share knowledge, and engage in open problem-solving discussions is key. Expertise in core Java is valued over Java within Spring.

Skills they value:

• Expertise in Java and experience with tools like IntelliJ IDEA, JUnit, Mockito, git, Gradle, TeamCity, Docker, and AWS.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to different programming stacks.
• Experience with SQL, REST, and JavaScript is beneficial, but not required.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on problem-solving as a team.
• Desire to continually grow and evolve your technical and interpersonal skills.
• We welcome applicants from all experience levels, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.
  
  

Why join them?

• They foster a fun, inclusive, and high-performance culture with a focus on work-life balance.
• The office is designed for comfort and productivity, equipped with the latest Macs, dual monitors, sit-stand desks, and walking treadmills for those who like to keep moving.
• They host regular team events and have fantastic summer and winter parties.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your individual skills and contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Share options, 8% employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday (plus public holidays).
• Flexible working hours, with core hours from 9am to 4pm.
• Free food!
  
  

Location: Central London (Kings Cross area). The role is 100% onsite, with flexibility on start time. At this time the company is looking to source engineers from the local resource pool, so will not be considering sponsorship of a work permit (although this may change at some point in the future).

Benefits

Please note that since the company are looking to hire experts at all levels from associate to principal level, salary is dependent on skills and experience.