# Senior Software Engineer (Java)

> Target · Cardiff, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-08

**Salary:** Up to GBP 50,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

**Senior Software Engineer (Java)**

**Permanent | Cardiff/Hybrid | Up to 50,000**

At **Target Group**, we’re passionate about using technology to improve financial services – but more importantly, we’re passionate about **people, partnerships and progress**.

We’re entering an exciting phase of **modernisation and transformation**, opening up our longstanding platforms through **API‑driven services**, cloud technologies and new digital channels. To help us shape the future, we’re looking for a **Senior Java Software Engineer** who combines technical excellence with a collaborative, people‑first mindset.

**What can you expect?**

As a **Senior Software Engineer**, you’ll sit at the heart of our engineering capability. You’ll be responsible for translating business and system requirements into robust designs and high‑quality software solutions, while acting as a **guardian of code quality and engineering standards**.

This is a **hands‑on engineering role**, but with real influence. You’ll spend time:

-   Analysing complex problems
-   Designing scalable, secure solutions
-   Guiding our offshore development teams
-   Reviewing and approving code before release

You won’t have direct line management responsibility, but you’ll play a key role in **mentoring, coaching and developing other engineers**, shaping best practice across our global teams.

**My Team – What’s it like here?**

You’ll be joining a team that:

-   Values **trust, collaboration and openness**
-   Celebrates success through our **My Recognition** portal
-   Provides regular feedback and career support through meaningful 1‑to‑1s
-   Cares deeply about wellbeing, flexibility and continuous learning

We believe great engineering happens when people feel supported, challenged and empowered.

**What you’ll be doing**

**People & Leadership**

-   Coach and mentor less‑experienced engineers across onshore and offshore teams
-   Lead code reviews and design discussions
-   Support offshore teams by providing clear requirements and removing blockers
-   Take ownership of your personal development and stay current with industry trends

**Engineering & Delivery**

-   Interpret requirements and create complex functional and technical designs
-   Design and develop large‑scale, high‑quality Java applications
-   Act as a gatekeeper for quality, ensuring standards are met before release
-   Investigate and resolve defects, incidents and performance issues
-   Define and execute testing strategies to deliver reliable, error‑free solutions

**Process & Standards**

-   Ensure solutions align with company standards, security principles and best practice
-   Contribute to software engineering policies, tools and ways of working
-   Support modernisation initiatives, APIs and third‑party integrations

**Customer & Stakeholder Engagement**

-   Take part in client and user meetings, clearly presenting options and solutions
-   Support users with acceptance testing and problem resolution
-   Deliver outcomes that solve real customer challenges

## Requirements

**What we’re looking for**

**Technical skills**

-   Java 21, J2EE
-   Spring ecosystem: Spring Core, MVC, Boot, Batch, Apache Camel, Hibernate
-   REST API design and SOAP services
-   Front‑end technologies: AngularJS, React, JSP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
-   JUnit 5, Mockito
-   Application servers (WebSphere and/or Tomcat)
-   Containerisation, serverless, AWS (and on‑prem environments)
-   Relational databases: DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar
-   Secure coding principles and cloud security concepts
-   Tooling: Git, Maven, Eclipse/IntelliJ, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory

## Benefits

**Core Benefits**

-   Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum
-   **30 days holiday plus bank holidays – from day one**
-   Hybrid working policy
-   Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (employer matched up to 6%)
-   Company‑paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
-   Group Life Assurance
-   Group Income Protection
-   Discretionary annual bonus scheme
-   Annual pay review

**Flexible & Lifestyle Benefits**

-   My Flex benefits platform – access to a wide range of voluntary benefits
-   Technology Buying Scheme (salary sacrifice)
-   Gym Flex – discounted gym and health club memberships
-   Dental Insurance
-   Critical Illness Cover
-   Health Cash Plan
-   Cycle to Work scheme
-   Tastecard / Coffee Club
-   Employee Discount Scheme across hundreds of retailers

**Wellbeing & Support**

-   Wisdom Wellbeing – confidential health and wellbeing support, including EAP
-   Free flu vaccinations and eye tests, plus contributions towards glasses
-   Recognition Scheme celebrating successes across the business
-   Free mortgage advice and support
-   Charitable payroll giving
-   Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
-   Everest Funeral Concierge
-   Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
-   Enhanced parental leave

**Why Join Target**

You’ll be joining a team that genuinely:

-   Celebrates success through our **My Recognition** portal
-   Invests in your development with regular feedback and support
-   Cares about wellbeing as much as delivery
-   Encourages curiosity, innovation and best practice

We’re committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive culture through the execution of our D&I strategy, community relationships, our people & leaders.

**Grow your future with us.**  
If you’re a Senior Java Engineer who wants to make an impact, shape modern platforms and help develop others, we’d love to hear from you.

## Apply

[Apply at Target](https://apply.workable.com/target-group/j/80B5E21942/apply)

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