Java Developer - #147264

About The Company

CDL Software is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 professionals at our campus in Stockport. With a rich history in the high-volume retail insurance sector, CDL delivers market-leading software, websites, and apps that power approximately 65% of UK insurance providers listed on price comparison websites.

We are pioneers in the aggregator, web, and telematics space, offering innovative solutions such as connected home technology, enrichment services, and self-service platforms. At CDL, we foster a creative and collaborative culture with Agile practices, a DevOps mindset, and a strong focus on continuous innovation.

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate Java Engineer to join one of our agile squads in the Insurance Retail family. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver, maintain, and support key CDL products, including projects focused on cloud migration and infrastructure improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to shape scalable cloud solutions while contributing to the roadmap of some of the UK’s most prominent insurance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, maintain, and support backend Java-based CDL products
• Collaborate on cloud migration projects using AWS
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Adhere to TDD practices and ensure high-quality automated unit and integration testing
• Embrace DevOps principles and support CI/CD pipelines
• Contribute to product enhancements in line with the delivery roadmap
• Collaborate within Agile squads and promote knowledge sharing
  
  

Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong Java development experience
• Solid experience with AWS and cloud-based delivery pipelines
• Proficiency in unit and integration testing (TDD)
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker
  
  

Highly Desirable

• Automated testing experience
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Exposure to React and TypeScript
• Working knowledge of GitLab and Kibana
  
  

Benefits

• Hybrid working (2 days in-office) with flexible hours
• 25 days holiday (increases annually up to 30 days)
• Award-winning workplace culture (Top Employer for 8 consecutive years)
• Dedicated training and development platform
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Virtual activities, meetups, and "lunch and learn" sessions
• Life and health insurance
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Excellent parental leave policies
• Pension scheme
• Volunteer days and community projects
• Employee referral bonuses
• Annual hackathons and DeepRacer events
• Campus perks:
• Free parking
• On-site restaurant and subsidized meals
• Games room, quiet zones, and chillout spaces
• Shuttle service to local stations
• On-site barber, massage therapy, yoga, and fitness classes
• Shower and drying rooms
• Cycle-to-work scheme
  
  

Equal opportunity

At CDL, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to making adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process.