Intermediate Software Engineer – Java, DevOps, AI

CDL Software

Intermediate Java Engineer building enterprise software, websites and apps for CDL’s UK insurance and finance clients. Developing Java services, CI/CD practices and AI-supported solutions.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeStockport • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong Java Enterprise Development skills, with a focus on building secure and scalable applications. Proficient in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-driven development approaches, ensuring high-quality solutions aligned with industry standards.

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Java Enterprise DevelopmentAPIs and MicroservicesDevOps / CI-CD PipelinesAI Development EnvironmentCloud-Native Development

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Hard Skills

JavaAPIsMicroservicesDevOpsCI/CDAI DevelopmentCloud-Native DevelopmentDockerKubernetesInfrastructure as Code

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team-PlayerProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommitment to QualityContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

AWSAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Application SecurityCloud SecuritySoftware Engineering PrinciplesContinuous ImprovementModern Engineering Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build and maintain Java-based applications and services
Deliver well-tested, secure and scalable solutions aligned to CDL standards
Take ownership of features or components end-to-end
Contribute to solution design and technical decisions
Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Collaborate with Product and Platform teams
Participate in team ceremonies and squad delivery
Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of AI tools
Work across Java development, DevOps practices and emerging AI-driven approaches to support CDL products and platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Java enterprise development experience
Experience with APIs and microservices
Understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD pipelines
Experience working in an AI development environment
AWS experience desirable
Cloud-native development and distributed systems experience desirable
Docker / Kubernetes desirable
Infrastructure as Code desirable
Experience with AI-assisted development tools desirable
Awareness of secure coding, application security and cloud security principles desirable
Ability to deliver independently and take ownership
Collaborative team-player approach
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Commitment to quality, continuous improvement and learning
Interest in modern engineering practices (DevOps & AI)
Engineer 3 level: delivers independently with minimal supervision and owns features or components within the squad

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office - SK4 2HD)
Flexible working
25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days
Top employer for 10th year running
Excellent training and development platform
Opportunities for career progression
Health and Wellbeing Programme
Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups
Life and health assurance
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Established Recognition Award System
Great Parental Benefits
Diversity and Inclusion network
Pension scheme
Community projects and volunteer days
Refer a friend bonus
On-site free parking
Open plan modern offices
Quiet spaces available
Shuttle bus to and from the station
Subsidised restaurant
Games room, pool and table-tennis tables and chill out zone
Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
Social activities and regular social events
Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services on site
Cycle to work scheme
Shower and dry rooms