Senior Software Engineer; Java

Working at Create Future

Create Future is an AI‑native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as Pay Pal, adidas, Nat West, Fan Duel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first.

We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years.

• 35 days leave (including bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave.
• Financial coaching + 5% pension match.
• 40 hours of paid learning and development.

Join us on our journey. Let’s create tomorrow, together, today.

You will form part of a cross‑functional agile team, working closely with 3‑5 other engineers and closely with QA, Product and Design teams to deliver high‑quality work for clients across a number of industries. We strive to create the best product possible with everyone's effort, and you'll be an integral part of that mission. Your role in the team is highly valued, and you'll be a key player in ensuring the success of our projects.

• Java
• RESTful Java APIs
• CI/CD
• AWS

• Developing RESTful Java APIs, including interaction with databases with a focus on readable, maintainable and well‑tested code.
• Integrating with third‑party APIs such as payment gateways.
• Collaborating with the full project team (including BAs, QAs and members of the client team) to provide the best solutions to our clients.
• Identifying bottlenecks in the software delivery process and removing any roadblocks that arise.
• Professional handling of difficult client communications for specific issues.
• Identifying knowledge gaps and mentoring opportunities for your team.
• Being able to define and oversee the technical implementation of a client project.

• You have strong knowledge of API development using Java, including ORM storage.
• You actively facilitate and encourage knowledge sharing within the team and wider department.
• You advocate for best engineering practices such as code reviews, paired programming, and automated tests.
• You are familiar with cloud services and CI/CD (this is a bonus).
• You are using Agentic AI to develop and deploy solutions.
• You are utilising cloud‑based, AI‑enabled workflows to increase productivity.

We trust people to do their best work. That means flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in your growth both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a supportive, and friendly culture, surrounded by smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do.

We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or Create Future offices when needed.

We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look.

We try to keep our hiring process clear, fair and respectful of your time. We aim to get back to everyone who applies and we will be upfront about where you are in the process.

It usually looks like this:

• Call with our Talent Acquisition Team
• Role‑specific capability interview

Depending on the role, we might also ask you to do a short presentation, a practical or technical task or have a values focused conversation. We will explain what is involved before anything happens.

We believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We want Create Future to be a place where people feel able to be themselves and do their best work.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do what we can to help.

We look forward to your application!

Candidates for this role must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Do you require reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process? If so, please provide details of the support that you would like to request.