Senior Java Developer

Universal Music GroupLondon, United Kingdom9 months ago

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should possess strong proficiency and hands-on experience with Spring Boot and core frameworks integral to enterprise software development. A robust understanding of relational databases and SQL is crucial, alongside expertise in traditional web application and API development. Skills and experience with agile, event-based architectures and data streaming technologies is also welcome.

The candidate will be joining a team working on a greenfield project that will be used globally by UMG staff. It will involve use of web technologies, relational databases, API development and integration with other IT systems within UMG.

If you are a proactive and experienced Java developer with a passion for leading teams and contributing to the broader development goals of the department, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own and lead the end-to-end delivery of major features or services
Drive technical direction and long-term roadmap
Drive continuous improvement
Master the business domain and customer workflows
Champion and evangelise best practices

Skills and Experience Required

Must Have:

Proficiency in Java, with a focus on Spring Boot and core enterprise frameworks
Strong understanding of enterprise software development and key design patterns
Extensive experience with relational databases, SQL and ORM frameworks
Extensive experience with unit, integration and automation testing
Experience with service-oriented architectures and web-service API development
Expertise in cloud-based development (ideally AWS) and container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with SCRUM Agile methodology
Track record of leading projects end-to-end and shipping them successfully to production

Nice to Have:

Experience with NoSQL systems (e.g. mongodb, dynamodb, elasticsearch)
Experience with front-end web development technologies (react, angular)
Experience with data streaming technologies (kafka)
Experience / awareness of data engineering technologies (apache iceberg, trino, flink, python)

Key Behaviours

Demonstrated leadership skills, including team mentoring and project ownership
Strong collaborative ethos
Strong creative and innovative problem-solving skills
Experience leading development teams, able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Able to exhibit a keen interest in the broader scope of development within the department, as well as being proactive with plans to improve the existing platforms / implementations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team
Engage with colleagues to promote great software design and quality

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When was this Senior Java Developer job posted?: This listing was posted on December 3, 2025 and is still open for applications.
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