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Langham Recruitment

Software Engineer

Hybrid

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Full Time

13-03-2025

Job Specifications

Software Developer – Java | 2x a month onsite | Up to 12% bonus + Car Allowance

Are you a talented Java Developer looking for an exciting new challenge? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Software Developer to help us shape the future of digital solutions within a leading construction company. Join the team in either Birmingham or Warrington.

In this role you’ll be contributing to the development of cutting-edge software that drives innovation in the construction sector. This is a great opportunity to develop frontend skills while focusing on Java backend development.

What You'll Be Doing:
• Develop robust, scalable, and high-performance software that powers real-world construction applications.
• Work in a dynamic, Agile team, collaborating with business and technical experts to deliver software that makes a difference.
• Design and implement new features, ensuring smooth user experiences and effective functionality across platforms.
• Create clean, maintainable code with future scalability and security in mind.
• Solve complex problems and innovate with the latest technologies to keep applications ahead of the curve.

What They’re Looking For:
• 3-4 years of experience in full-stack development, with a focus on Java (Jakarta EE/Java EE/Java SE experience is desirable).
• Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS and an understanding of front-end development (TypeScript/Angular experience is a plus).
• Experience with SQL and database development
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, but also has the drive to work independently.

Why Join?
• Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus (up to 12%)
• Choice of Company Car or Car Allowance
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays)
• Exciting Career Growth – work in a small team receiving significant investment
• Flexible/Hybrid Working – 2x a month onsite (either Warrington or Birmingham)


This Software Developer vacancy is being handled by Langham Recruitment Ltd. Langham Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency and is registered in England and Wales (reg 11525223).

Keywords: Java, Java EE, Java SE, J2EE, Jakarta EE, JSP, Spring, Spring Boot, JSONB, JPA, EJB, JAXRS, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Angular, Full-stack, Software, Application, SQL, Relational databases, Back-end, Server-side, Event driven

About the Company

Langham is a technology talent partner operating across the UK, USA and EMEA. Our team specialise in placing contract and permanent talent into Technology and Advanced Engineering disciplines. Trusted by some of the biggest brands, scale-ups and aspiring start ups, we provide partnerships that go beyond recruitment. Manchester UK - +44 161 960 0265 Norwich UK - +44 1603 299 045 London UK - +44 203 1500 265 Austin TX, USA - +1 (512) 813-2286 https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/langhamrecruitment.co.uk Know more

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