Software Engineer

  • Spectrum IT Recruitment
  • Newbury, Berkshire
  • 10/03/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Java SQL Software Engineer

Job Description


A growing software business is hiring a Software Engineer to support continued growth and rising demand for its platform.


Software Engineer
Remote Up to 60,000 Java or Kotlin Spring Boot

This is a back-end focused role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable applications and wants to work on software used by well-known customers. You will be involved in the design, development and delivery of new features, as well as improving core products in a fast-moving environment.


The role is fully remote, with the option to attend the Newbury office around once a month if desired.



What you will be doing


  • Developing back-end applications using Java or Kotlin

  • Building software with Spring Boot

  • Designing and delivering new features

  • Enhancing existing products and platform capability

  • Working across the full software development lifecycle

  • Supporting QA and UAT feedback through to release

  • Collaborating with project, account and delivery teams to understand requirements and turn them into practical solutions

  • Writing clean, maintainable, high-quality code


What they are looking for


  • Strong commercial experience in software engineering

  • Good hands-on experience with Java or Kotlin

  • Strong experience with Spring Boot

  • A back-end development background

  • Experience building scalable systems in a modern development environment

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently in a remote setup


Nice to have


  • Microservices experience

  • Docker or Kubernetes

  • RabbitMQ or other messaging tools

  • MongoDB or other NoSQL database experience

  • Experience in telecoms, billing or transaction-led systems


Package


  • Up to 60,000

  • Remote working

  • Optional monthly office time in Newbury

  • 24 days holiday plus birthday off

  • Private medical

  • Life assurance

  • Critical illness cover

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Contributory pension

    Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment


Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.