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Senior Java Engineer

Posted 1 hour 15 minutes ago by Head Resourcing Ltd

£100,000 - £125,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH120
Job Description

Senior Java Engineer Aerospace Software Hybrid / Remote

Ready to build software that supports missions beyond Earth?
My aerospace client is entering an exciting growth phase and is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to take ownership of key parts of a cutting-edge software product suite.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll drive design decisions, build robust Java systems, and help shape how next-generation aerospace ground software is developed.

What you'll be doing
  • Designing, developing and testing high-reliability ground software

  • Owning complex features end to end and breaking big problems into elegant solutions

  • Working across the full SDLC in a collaborative, agile environment

  • Influencing software architecture and best practices

  • Collaborating with other engineering teams to deliver a cohesive product suite

  • Fixing bugs, supporting releases, and mentoring junior engineers

What they're looking for
  • 5+ years' professional Java experience

  • Strong background in software architecture, design, and clean coding

  • Experience delivering production-quality software from design through to documentation

  • Confident working independently while contributing positively to a team

Bonus points for
  • Exposure to space or aerospace systems

  • Agile team experience

  • Model-based or component-based engineering

  • Git, Maven, CI/CD, DevOps concepts

  • Database knowledge and requirements analysis

Why apply?
  • Work on meaningful aerospace software with real-world impact

  • Influence technical direction, not just deliver tickets

  • Hybrid by default, with fully remote considered for exceptional candidates

  • A team that values curiosity, quality, and engineers who want to make a difference

If you're a Senior Java Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants your work to truly matter, this is one worth exploring.

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