Senior Engineer

Senior Software Engineer We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a leading publishing organisation. The organisation are working on enhancements to an existing legacy application, whilst they build a new application to replace it. The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can take ownership of systems, drive integration efforts, and continuously improve existing platforms. The client are looking for somebody to work Hybrid with 2 days per week in Central London. As the successful Engineer you will; • Refactor and modernise legacy, business-critical applications to improve scalability, performance, and reliability • Design, build, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable applications supporting core business functions • Take full ownership of solutions across the full lifecycle – from design and development to deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance • Collaborate closely with stakeholders • Design and implement integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms using APIs, middleware, and event-driven architectures • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, architecture, and development processes You will have strong experience in: • Proven experience as a Software Engineer working on enterprise-grade systems and integrations. • Strong background in Java, including frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate • Experience working with C code in complex environments • Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases • Experience with Node.js • Strong working knowledge of Unix environments (Solaris and/or Linux) • Familiarity with development tools such as Eclipse or IntelliJ • Version control experience using Git and GitHub • Experience modernising legacy systems and implementing scalable integration patterns • Ability to take ownership and deliver solutions independently in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication skills and experience working with cross-functional stakeholders We are reviewing profiles immediately with a view to progressing quickly. If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.