Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer

Location: Coventry (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)

A fast-growing UK electric vehicle business is looking for a Senior Java Developer to help build and evolve the software platforms that support next-generation EV products and services.

This is a hands-on engineering role, suited to someone who enjoys writing high-quality Java code, working on distributed systems, and contributing to software that underpins real-world, physical technology — from vehicle data to charging, energy, and operational platforms.

Why this role?

Electric vehicles are as much a software challenge as a hardware one. As a Senior Java Developer, you’ll work on systems that handle scale, reliability, and data accuracy — supporting EV platforms that must perform consistently in real operating conditions.

You’ll join a pragmatic engineering team focused on clean design, robust delivery, and continuous improvement, rather than over-engineered process.

Key Skills & Experience

You don’t need to come from automotive or EV specifically. If you’ve built reliable backend systems and enjoy solving complex technical problems, your skills will transfer well.

Essential

• Strong commercial experience with Java (ideally Java 11+)
• Experience building backend services using Spring / Spring Boot
• Designing and supporting distributed systems
• Solid API development experience (REST, integration patterns)
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Useful to have

• Exposure to event-driven systems or messaging
• Experience handling high-volume data or telemetry
• Familiarity with containers (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines
• Interest in sustainability, clean energy, or EV technology
• Experience improving performance, reliability, or system resilience

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Java Developer, you’ll be hands-on across the full development lifecycle:

• Designing and building Java services that support EV platforms
• Developing APIs used by internal systems, partners, and devices
• Improving scalability, performance, and reliability of backend systems
• Collaborating with engineers across software, data, and product teams
• Contributing to technical decisions and improving engineering standards
• Supporting production systems and continuously refining how they run

The Opportunity

• Work in the UK EV sector, contributing to cleaner transport technology
• Hands-on senior role with real technical influence
• Modern Java stack with cloud-native development
• Long-term platform work, not short-term project churn
• Hybrid working in a well-established EV and automotive tech hub

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (Coventry)
• Pension and benefits package
• Learning budget and support for professional development
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly evolving EV business

Interested?
If you’re a Senior Java Developer looking to apply your skills in the electric vehicle sector, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.