Java Engineer

DescriptionAbout Us: Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery.We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact.Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors.Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz. Our services span the full digital delivery lifecycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI.We operate as a collaborative and inclusive organisation that empowers our people to take ownership, innovate, and develop their expertise. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you're comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join our engineering team and play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based enterprise systems, cloud-native development, and modern software engineering practices. Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and AI-enabled applications is highly desirable.RequirementsKey Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications.Assist with technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.Develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and Business stakeholders.Review code, mentor engineers, and promote engineering best practices.Optimise application performance, reliability, and security.Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment strategies.Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that improve product capabilities and development efficiency.Key Skills/Experience:You need to be technically sound but also be able to convey your knowledge and expertise to clients internally and externally. We foster an inclusive culture by welcoming different perspectives, enabling equitable opportunities and promoting open dialogue. This commitment is reflected in initiatives such as our gender diversity group and our focus on mental health and wellbeing.