Senior Java Engineer Job at Nicoll Curtin (Manchester)

Senior Java Engineer

Nicoll Curtin

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

110000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We’re partnering with a fast-growing public safety SaaS organisation that’s building its UK engineering presence from the ground up. This is one of the first senior technical hires in the UK, and it's an important role in shaping architecture, influencing engineering culture, and driving future growth. As the UK team scales, this position offers a clear path to more responsibilities, whether that’s stepping into a Tech Lead role to own technical direction and mentor engineers, or moving into People Management to help build and lead a high-performing team. You’ll work on scaling distributed systems and integrating with external providers, all within a modern, agile environment that values autonomy and innovation.

Job Responsibility:

Own backend development across Java, SQL, AWS stack
Design and enhance interfaces, frameworks, and infrastructure pipelines
Deliver API integrations and solve scaling challenges
Tackle brownfield development and legacy plumbing while driving modernisation
Collaborate with US-based leadership and UK peers to ensure platform scalability

Requirements:

8+ years’ experience in software engineering, ideally in SaaS or large-scale environments
Strong Java backend expertise
SQL and AWS proficiency
Experience with AI-assisted development tools like Cursor, Claude Code or similar
Experience with scaling systems and solving growth-related problems
Familiarity with Agile delivery and impact-driven development
Ability to articulate impact and outcomes in your work
Must be eligible for NPPV3 clearance, which involves: Detailed security questionnaire
Criminal record checks (spent & unspent)
Credit and financial history checks
MI5 records checks
UK residency (typically 3+ years
often combined with SC requiring 5 years)

Nice to have:

React knowledge is a plus (not essential)

What we offer:

8% annual bonus
equity options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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