Senior Backend Engineer (Java) | Up to £70k | Remote | E-Commerce

We’re currently working with an international e-commerce brand as they look to recruit a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Tech Team. In this role, you will shape high-quality solutions, mentor others, and play a key part in moving their product forward. You will be central to designing scalable systems, championing best practices, and collaborating closely with product managers and stakeholders in a truly agile environment.

If you want to build impactful technology while being part of a global team that values curiosity, creativity, and growth, this could be the place for you.

What you’ll do

Deliver robust, secure, and scalable backend solutions using Java and open-source technologies

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to shape roadmaps and define solutions that deliver real value

Provide accurate estimates, validate team estimates, and keep projects on track

Guide and mentor developers, fostering collaboration and continuous learning

Support the Tech Lead, ensuring quality across functional, performance, and security requirements

Step in as Tech Lead when needed, supporting planning, team discussions, and project delivery

What you’ll bring

5+ years’ experience in server-side development with Java, Spring, and related open-source tools

Deep expertise in: Java 21+, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, SQL, Git, Maven, AWS

Strong knowledge of cloud design, scalability, performance, and security best practices

Familiarity with tools like RX Java, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform

Solid grasp of design patterns, web security, and modern development practices

Proven ability to learn fast, solve complex problems, and share knowledge across a team

Passion for building technology that makes a real impact

What’s in it for you

Salary of up to £70k plus annual bonus

26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell)

Remote working with preference for candidates commutable to Norwich or London offices

Flexibility to work compressed hours

Private healthcare

£300 annual personal development budget

Annual allowance to spend on our product (for research, of course)

Paid volunteering leave

Access to wellbeing resources including Headspace

Enhanced parental leave and honeymoon leave

Thoughtful perks and surprise gifts throughout the year