Senior Software Engineer – AWS JAVA & Python – (Stream Factory) – Fixed Term Contract [UK]

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London, UK

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Senior Software Engineer – AWS JAVA & Python – (Stream Factory) – Fixed Term Contract [UK]

  • Cloud
  • Java
  • Python

Requirements

  • Java
  • AWS (Lambdas, Step Functions, S3, SQS/SNS EventBridge)
  • CI/CD
  • TDD &BDD
  • Python, Bash or Ruby

Location

  • London (hybrid: up to 2 days a week in the office)
  • eligibility to work in the UK

Role Overview

We are looking for 2 experienced Senior Developers, preferably people who are experienced with Back End development, to join a team of eight mid-senior level developers on a greenfield Stream Factory project.  This is a cutting-edge cloud solution that handles video and audio contributions, transformation, storage, and media file production.

The successful applicants will help develop and maintain a suite of microservices that drive the backend workflows for preparing, transcoding, and distributing audio and video content online. In a future dominated by digital media, our role ensures the content stays relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape.

To join our Agile, multi-disciplinary engineering team, the ideal candidate will have strong skills in Java, AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, S3, SQS/SNS, EventBridge), CI/CD pipelines, TDD/BDD, and enjoy pair programming. Experience with scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby is essential, along with a growth mindset and strong collaboration skills. Desirable expertise includes RESTful APIs, microservices, messaging and event streaming systems, and scalable architecture design.

Duration of the contract: until 28/03/25 (FTC)

Essential Skills:

You will:

  • have expertise in Java and AWS
  • be a high level confident communicator with a Growth Mindset
  • have an understanding of CI/CD
  • be competent coding using Test Driven Development & BDD patterns
  • have a solid understanding of software development principles
  • proactive and a results orientated individual
  • enjoy pair programming and collaborating with other engineers
  • have a strong willingness to learn and be a keen team player
  • have experience of writing and taking responsibility for technical documentation

Experience:

  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work based experience.
  • Proven experience as a Senior Software Developer ideally with a focus on media-related projects
  • Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies
  • Experience with providing coaching and mentoring
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios
  • Knowledge of software development tools and technologies
  • You are flexible and curious in your approach
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

About Spyrosoft

Spyrosoft is an authentic, cutting-edge software engineering company, established in 2016. In 2021 and 2022, we were among the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times. We were founded by a group of tech experts with established backgrounds in software engineering, who created an ‘engineer-to-engineer’ workplace, powered by enthusiasm, fairness and authentic relationships. Having a unique offering, which bridge the gap between technology and business, we specialise in technology solutions for industry 4.0, automotive, geospatial, healthcare & life sciences, employee experience & education and financial services industries.

Benefits

More reasons to work with us

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Community

• Monthly office meetings, with lunch on us!
• 4 x seasonal events (Summer/ Christmas party etc.)
• Regular low-key social events
• Opportunities to travel to our overseas offices and meet international colleagues
• Brand new fully serviced office with sky lounge, break out areas and gym

All of the above is optional; you can come along if you want to!

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Family

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes

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Holiday

• 25 days annual leave plus the normal UK bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year (or closest working day)

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Pension

• Auto enrolled into a pension scheme with nest after 12 weeks
• 10% employers contribution on qualifying earnings
• Optional employee contributions
• Option to opt-out

Recruitment process

It only takes a few steps

Different roles have different requirements, so the recruitment process depends on the specific position you are applying for.

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Checking your CV

We read every resume we receive carefully. If you meet our requirements, we will call you to learn more about your expertise and needs.
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Evaluating your qualifications

After an initial phone call, we check your skills with a task related to your position and provide you with feedback afterwards.
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Making an appointment

The next step is a meeting at our office or online, where you can learn more about the team and our work culture from a Spyrosoft manager and/or partner.
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Getting the answer

At Spyrosoft, we contact every person participating in the recruitment process. Upon acceptance, we will provide a list of the next steps.

Meet the recruiter

Joanna Bęben Spyrosoft

At Spyrosoft, it is up to you which direction your skills will develop in and what your career path will look like.

Joanna Beben

Senior Recruitment Specialist

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Paulina Darnowska Spyrosoft

Submitted application is the very beginning of your adventure at Spyrosoft. We support you at its every stage.

Paulina Darnowska

Senior Recruitment Specialist

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Ola Surmińska Spyrosoft

Building a new team is a puzzle, there’s no room for mistakes.

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Senior Recruitment Specialist

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Katarzyna Franczek Spyrosoft

At Spyrosoft, we’re always working as a team. The success of the whole company depends on finding the right people.

Katarzyna Fraczek

Lead Recruitment Coordinator

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Joanna Świtoniak Spyrosoft

What brings us together at Spyrosoft are our differences. There is room for everyone to be themselves.

Joanna Switoniak

Lead Recruitment Specialist

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Magdalena Marcinek Spyrosoft

Making sure that people feel supported - regardless of their background and prior experience - is at the core of how I approach recruiting new team members.

Magdalena Marcinek

Senior Recruitment Specialist

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