SilverRail

Technology

SoftwareEngineer(Java,back-end)

£65–95k ~AI est. London, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Software Engineer (Java, back-end) at SilverRail. Skills: Java development, Back-end services, API design, Scalable architecture. Analyse business requirements. Analyse technical requirements”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Three or more years of hands-on software development experience, Knowledge of Java 17+, Knowledge of Spring, Knowledge of Spring Boot, Knowledge of Hibernate or equivalent ORM, Experience with relational databases like MySQL, Experience building JSON and XML APIs, Experience working in an Agile (Scrum) environment, Experience using Git SCM, Experience using CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have

NoSQL databases experience is a bonus, Knowledge of RESTful principles is a plus, GitLab experience would be beneficial, Experience with AWS would be beneficial, Experience with Docker would be beneficial, Experience with Kubernetes would be beneficial, Experience with micro-service architectures, Experience with SaaS architectures, Event Driven Architecture concepts a plus, Domain-driven design concepts a plus

What You'll Do.

Analyse business requirements

Analyse technical requirements

Design software components

Develop software components

Test software components

Maintain software components

Contribute to application design

Contribute to service design

Perform integration testing

Troubleshoot software

Collaborate with Product Owners

Collaborate with QA Engineers

Collaborate with development teams

Participate in code reviews

Participate in technical discussions

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Provide technical guidance

Mentor junior team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Agile delivery environment; Cross-functional teams; Product Owners; QA Engineers; Fellow developers

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Agile, Scrum

Full Job Description

Software Engineer Who We Are and What We Do At SilverRail, we're on a mission to reshape the way the world travels, and we're inviting you to be part of this journey. Rail is becoming the go-to choice for short and medium-haul travel worldwide, and we're here to help make it happen. In the face of the ongoing climate crisis, our vision is crystal clear. We are transforming the online customer experience for rail travel, making it easier than ever for customers to find, buy and use rail. Our cutting-edge technology is the backbone of rail and travel agencies worldwide, making it effortless for travellers to choose the eco-friendly option and reduce their carbon footprint. We have more than 15 years of trailblazing success behind us, and our teams are spread across the globe, with bases in London, Boston, Brisbane, and Stockholm. We thrive on the philosophy of 'fail-fast-fail-early,' which drives us to find ingenious solutions to complex challenges. Join us, and help shape the future of travel! The Role As a Software Engineer, you will play an important role in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable applications and services, working closely with Product Owners, QA Engineers, Architects, and fellow developers throughout the software development lifecycle. You will contribute to translating business requirements into high-quality technical solutions that deliver value to customers and stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern engineering practices and technologies, with a strong focus on application performance, reliability, scalability, and security. The role requires active participation in technical discussions, solution design, code reviews, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within an Agile delivery environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in software development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. You will

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