Overview

ECOM is recruiting a Senior Java Developer for a hybrid role based in Manchester, England. The position requires occasional commuting to a Manchester office base. Salary up to £71,000 plus benefits.

This flagship tech organisation is shaping the future of its sector. Their platform is built on cutting-edge technologies, with a focus on clean code, ownership, and engineers delivering with purpose. They are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join one of their core development teams.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.).
• Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and performant systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps to deliver high-impact features.
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices.
• Help with the hiring process for your team and attract world-class talent.
• Continuously improve team workflows and development processes.
• Stay hands-on with coding when necessary, especially in system-critical components.

What They're Looking For

• Strong expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (8+ years coding experience preferred).
• Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• A mindset for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points For

• Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Background in agile methodologies and delivery management.
• Contributions to open-source Java libraries or frameworks.

Why Join Them

• Work with brilliant, passionate engineers.
• Real ownership and influence over the product roadmap.
• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture.
• Wellness and learning stipends.
• A chance to shape a growing tech company at a pivotal stage.

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.