Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Working at CreateFuture

CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first.

We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years.

CreateFuture is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company and has won Best Workplaces UK multiple years in a row.

Join us on our journey. Let’s create tomorrow, together, today.

About the role and team:

You will form part of a cross-functional agile team, working closely with 3-5 other engineers working closely with QA, Product and Design teams to deliver high-quality work for clients across a number of industries.

We strive to create the best product possible with everyone's effort, and you'll be an integral part of that mission. Your role in the team is highly valued, and you'll be a key player in ensuring the success of our projects.

Our Tech:

Our backend team focuses on the following tech stack:

Java

RESTful Java APIs

Kafka

AWS

CI/CD

What you'll be doing:

Developing RESTful Java APIs, including interaction with databases with a focus on readable, maintainable and well-tested code

Integrating with third-party APIs such as payment gateways

Collaborating with the full project team (including BAs, QAs and members of the client team) to provide the best solutions to our clients

Identifying bottlenecks in the software delivery process and removing any roadblocks that arise

Professional handling of difficult client communications for specific issues

Identifying knowledge gaps and mentoring opportunities for your team

Being able to define and oversee the technical implementation of a client project

We'd love to talk to you if:

You have strong knowledge of API development using Java, including ORM storage

You actively facilitate and encourage knowledge sharing within the team and wider department

You advocate for best engineering practices such as code reviews, paired programming, and automated tests

You are familiar with cloud services and CI/CD (this is a bonus)

You are Using Agentic AI to develop and deploy solutions.

You are Utilising cloud-based, AI enabled workflows to increase productivity.

What we’ll offer you:

We trust people to do their best work. That means flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in your growth both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a supportive, and friendly culture, surrounded by smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do.

We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or CreateFuture offices when needed.

We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look.

Our hiring process

We try to keep our hiring process clear, fair and respectful of your time. We aim to get back to everyone who applies and we will be upfront about where you are in the process.

It usually looks like this:

Call with our Talent Acquisition Team

Role specific capability interview

Depending on the role, we might also ask you to do a short presentation, a practical or technical task or have a values focused conversation. We will explain what is involved before anything happens.

Inclusion at CreateFuture

We believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We want CreateFuture to be a place where people feel able to be themselves and do their best work.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just. We will do what we can to help.

We look forward to your application!