Back End Developer (Java)

Who are Benefex

We are a fast-moving technology company, and one of the most successful providers of online reward and benefits solutions in the UK. We believe no one comes to work to do a bad job or be actively disengaged, and that technology is instrumental in providing an exceptional employee experience. We are striving to create seamless but tangible interactions between employers and employees, making work a rewarding place for every single one of us. To help us on our quest to be the best, we need brilliant people on board and that's where you come in

Why should you apply

• Impact: Build a new feature that will level up the experience for our customers
• Autonomy: Work closely with our Principal Engineer to design and build out our API Gateway
• Collaborative team: Work with a passionate and supportive team of engineers in Cebu and the UK.
• Top 10 Employer, Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards.
• Work for a profitable, fast-growing market leader in the online reward and benefits space.
  
  

Great Benefits

Salary 50,000-80,000 plus 5,000 non-taxable allowance

Office based during probation than a hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 days WFH), we will try to be flexible and accommodate your needs

25 days paid vacation leave + 7 days paid sick leave

Your birthday off

Two half day wellbeing days

HMO and Dental Coverage for you

Life assurance

Referral bonus

Role Overview

Ready to make your mark on the way our customers interact with our products We're on a mission to build a world-class customer API gateway. This is your opportunity to lead the design, development, and evolution of this critical integration layer. You're passionate about APIs, gateways, and understand the power of seamless connectivity to enhance user experience.

Tech stack: Java, Spring Boot, REST API's, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP.

Responsibilities/Role Overview

• Take a hands-on role in the development and implementation of our API gateway, working with guidance from the Senior Backend Engineer.
• Develop well-structured and maintainable REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot adhering to established best practices.
• Configure and customise Apigee (or similar) API gateway by applying policies, security measures, and traffic management strategies.
• Work closely with product teams, other engineers, and the Principal Backend Engineer to implement API requirements and integrations.
• Contribute to clear API documentation under the guidance of the senior engineer.
  
  

What are we looking for

• Demonstrated experience in building backend systems with Java / Spring Boot (3 years+).
• Working knowledge of Apigee or comparable API gateway platforms and their core functions.
• Good grasp of REST API design concepts.
• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive API documentation (OpenAPI) and other technical documentation.
• Passionate about growing your skills in API design, gateway technologies, and architectural thinking.
• Knowledge of web authentication and authorisation standards (OAuth, OpenID Connect)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and remain calm in critical situations.
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI)
• Interest in learning other technologies, such as Golang.
  
  

Even if you don't meet all of the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply! We are looking for talented and passionate individuals who are eager to learn and grow. We also offer a variety of other roles, so please check out our careers page to see if there is something else that might be a good fit for you.

Our Interview Process

Benefex understands the need to have a fast and efficient process, the below will all be completed in the shortest time possible.

Initial informal call with the Talent team

Online tests in numeracy and logical reasoning

Interview with the Hiring Manager

Final interview with the Head of Operations (Philippines)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.