Senior Software Engineer
Remote
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
28-03-2025
Job Specifications
Kotlin Engineer | GreenTech - Kotlin, Vue and Cloud
Are you passionate about building systems focused on clean energy? Do you want to work on priority services using cutting-edge technologies like Kotlin and Vue, while helping vulnerable people? Perhaps you're looking to make a real difference in society through your craft?
We've partnered with a GreenTech firm that is currently developing priority services to support vulnerable groups and provide them with peace of mind.
About the Role: Join our backend team, which operates in two parallel streams with a strong consumer-friendly focus. You'll be coding in Kotlin, Spring, Vue.js, TDD, BDD, REST APIs, and transitioning into event-driven architecture and microservices.
Requirements: We are seeking candidates with strong Java backgrounds who have recently transitioned to or have minimal experience with Kotlin.
Benefits:
Competitive salary range: £85k - £105k (Staff level engineer)
Medical cover and health insurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Two-stage interview process
Interested in learning more? Or know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Please direct them to Rebeka Mulk at Opus Recruitment for an informal chat. You can reach Rebeka at rebeka.mulk@opusrs.com or connect on LinkedIn – Rebeka Mulk @ Opus Recruitment to have an informal chat.
Please note: This role cannot sponsor visas and is mostly remote, with onsite meetings once a month.
About the Company
When it comes to technology talent, Opus Recruitment Solutions are the specialists. We provide the skills needed most to markets at the forefront of change, evolving with the ever-changing needs of our clients to propel their people strategy and build world-class teams to power the future. With a global reach, diverse networks and an established market reputation, we are the partner of choice for organisations looking for flexible and trusted technology talent solutions to achieve long-term success. Our clients work acros... Know more
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