Intermediate Software Engineer

Who you are

• Strong Java enterprise development experience
• Experience with APIs and microservices
• Understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipelines
• Experience working in an AI development environment
• Experience with AWS (compute, networking, or serverless services)
• Cloud-native development and distributed systems
• Docker / Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools
• Awareness of secure coding practices, application security, and cloud security principles
• Ability to deliver independently and take ownership
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to squad outcomes
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and learning
• Interest in modern engineering practices (DevOps & AI)

What the job involves

• We're looking for an Intermediate Java Developer to join our engineering team. This role is suited to a proficient engineer who can deliver high-quality software, take ownership of features, and contribute to continuous improvement within their squad
• You will work across Java development, DevOps practices, and emerging AI-driven approaches to support CDL’s products and platforms
• Design, build, and maintain Java-based applications and services
• Deliver well-tested, secure and scalable solutions aligned to CDL standards
• Take ownership of features or components end-to-end
• Contribute to solution design and technical decisions
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Collaborate with Product and Platform teams
• Participate in team ceremonies and squad delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of AI tools
• Level Expectations (Engineer 3)
• Delivers independently with minimal supervision
• Owns features or components within the squad
• Contributes to technical improvements and best practices
• Supports and collaborates with other engineers

The application process

• Applied
• Review
• Teams Interview
• Exercise
• Final Interview
• Formal Offer
• Background Checks
• Hired

Benefits

• Hybrid working – occasional requirements to attend the office
• Flexible hours
• 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days
• Excellent training and development platform
• Opportunities for career progression
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups
• Life and health assurance
• Established Recognition Award System
• Great Parental Benefits
• Diversity and Inclusion network
• Pension scheme
• Community projects and volunteer days
• Refer a friend bonus