Java Software Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Java Software Engineer to join a small, technically rigorous founding team building complex, data-intensive engineering systems. The role is remote-first, with periodic in-person collaboration in Oxford or San Francisco.

The position involves close collaboration with the Founding Engineer on backend infrastructure, internal platforms, and system architecture. In addition to core software engineering responsibilities, the role requires precision in technical communication, documentation, and cross-lingual collaboration with external technical resources.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot .
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs supporting internal tools and platform integrations.
• Design, implement, and optimise relational data models using PostgreSQL and / or MySQL .
• Refactor and modernise legacy Java components where required.
• Produce clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Systems, Documentation & Coordination

Required Skills & Experience

Language Requirements

Education Requirements

Role-Specific Rationale (Education & Language Requirements)

This role requires a combination of software engineering capability and high-precision technical communication . The educational and language requirements reflect functional needs of the position rather than formal credentials alone :

Desirable Background

What We Offer