Senior Software Engineer Java (Ref: 197465)

about the role About Us Our client builds cloud-native software for transport and logistics operators, delivering systems that plan routes, manage fleets and track freight across multi-modal networks. The organisation integrates operational data, telematics and customer workflows to automate scheduling, improve utilisation and provide real-time visibility for shippers and carriers. Job Description This Senior Software Engineer will own critical backend services that power core logistics features, drive architectural improvements and ensure high availability for production systems. The role requires leading design and delivery of Java-based microservices, collaborating with product managers and operations to align technical choices with business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable Java microservices using Spring Boot and cloud-native patterns.Collaborate with product and operations to define service-level objectives and operational runbooks.Lead code reviews, mentor engineers and raise team engineering standards.Drive performance improvements and troubleshoot production incidents.Contribute to API design, integration strategies and data model decisions.Participate in sprint planning, refinement and demonstrations to stakeholders. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.7+ years of commercial software development experience, with significant Java expertise.Proven experience building microservices with Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, including CI/CD pipelines and containerisation.Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.Familiarity with ORMs like Hibernate/JPA and performance tuning of database queries.Experience with modern frontend technologies (TypeScript, Angular) sufficient to collaborate across teams.Track record of mentoring, technical leadership and promoting engineering best practices.Experience with automated testing frameworks and observability tooling (metrics, tracing, logging).Excellent communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams. Benefits Competitive salary aligned to experience and market rates.Private medical insurance and pension contributions.Generous annual leave plus public holidays.Professional development budget and structured training opportunities.Hybrid working model with office presence in Nottingham and remote flexibility.Wellbeing initiatives, including employee assistance programmes and health resources. Other This role suits engineers who are passionate about operational software for transport and logistics and who want to influence architecture and delivery at scale. Candidates with transferable experience from related industries are encouraged to apply. Callum Bell Divisional Manager, Technology ETail Specialist callum.bell@forsythbarnes.com My Other Roles CISO (Ref: 197475) Hybrid, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Senior Software Engineer C# .Net (Ref: 197462) Hybrid, Nottingham, United Kingdom Senior Software Engineer C++ (Ref: 197464) Hybrid, Nottingham, United Kingdom AWS Data Platform Engineer (Ref: 197468) Hybrid, Nottingham, United Kingdom Senior AWS Dta Engineer (Ref: 197470) Hybrid, Nottingham, United Kingdom Tech Lead (Ref: 196763) Nottingham, United Kingdom