Java Engineer (IT) in Watford, United Kingdom

About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Java Engineer to join the elementsuite team, with a passion for clean code, elegant architecture, and efficient delivery. This is a hands-on role where you'll be developing the elementsuite platform and its foundational services - all mission-critical components that underpin our software stack. You'll be working with Java (and Rust where needed), developing robust, secure, and scalable applications. As part of a small, elite team, you'll have the freedom and responsibility to shape our platform's future. elementsuite is rewriting the rulebook on how enterprise software is built. Our cloud-native platform powers flexible, scalable, and beautifully simple HR and workforce management solutions. At the start of this year, elementsuite and Zellis joined forces to create an AI-enabled, end-to-end HR, WFM and Pay solution. We already support some of the biggest brands in the UK & Ireland, combining deep HR domain expertise with next-generation technology. Together, we're transforming the future of HR and Payroll technology, where artificial intelligence meets human expertise to reimagine the world of work: intuitive, connected and AI-enabled. Our all-in-one solution is designed to power exceptional employee experiences and help our customers thrive. Key responsibilities in the role will include: Delivering best-in-class Java platform code, developing software in an iterative cycle with a focus on architecture and design throughout the process. Creating robust, scalable applications, using industry-standard source code control within a small team Developing and testing across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices, including smartphones and tablets where applicable. Maintaining and enhancing the platform software as a reliable and secure foundation for our current and future applications. Enhancing the performance of the platform software as required to meet agreed service level objectives. Creating, maintaining and enhancing foundational software tools for internal users. Maintaining and enhancing customer-facing platform services, such as authentication and integration services. Writing and maintaining performant code, interacting with Postgres, using extensive SQL skills and database knowledge. Providing hands-on architectural guidance and practical assistance to project teams and our development team, regarding our core product and customisations / configuration of that product, especially in the areas of interfaces, security and performance. Seeking innovative technical solutions to key business problems and opportunities. Keeping up-to-date with latest industry trends and research in software development, infrastructure operations, architecture and security. Candidate profile: Skills & experience Experienced in delivering complex software solutions (any experience in HR software would be advantageous). Deep expertise in Java, OO design patterns, multi-threading and asynchronous paradigms. Experience with Spring, Git, Postgres, MongoDB, and JavaScript. Comfortable designing APIs and working across cloud-native architectures. Experience writing performant Rust code is a strong bonus. Ability to quickly learn new technologies. A collaborative mindset and a champion for innovation, always finding smarter, better ways to solve problems.