Pulselive

Senior Software Engineer - Java (Contract - Outside of IR35) Duration: 3 Months Plus Start Date: Beginning of August, 2025 Day Rate: £400 - 500 per day As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Contractor at Pulselive, you'll be focused on delivering robust, high-performance backend services and APIs that power digital experiences for millions of sports fans globally. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong Java and Spring expertise who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced delivery environment. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and optimize systems that handle real-time sports data, video, and live commentary. This position is project- and delivery-focused, with no line management or people-leadership responsibilities required. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot Deliver well-structured, maintainable, and testable code aligned with project requirements Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications Integrate with third-party data providers (e.g. sports data, video, commentary) Use Git to manage code versioning and contribute to shared repositories Manage deployments across multiple environments (Dev, Test, Staging, Prod) Ensure systems are performant, secure, and resilient Identify and manage project-level technical dependencies Participate in sprint planning and delivery-focused meetings with the wider team Write and maintain clear technical documentation Contribute to code reviews and uphold development best practices Core Skills & Experience: Expert-level knowledge of: Java 11+ Spring Boot and Spring Framework (v5+) JPA/Hibernate and ORM principles Designing and building microservice architectures Creating and consuming RESTful APIs Git for version control and collaborative development JSON and working with structured data Unit testing with frameworks like JUnit Task management tools like JIRA Writing technical documentation for APIs and backend components Proficient with: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar) Kafka or other messaging/event-driven platforms Docker containerization Kubernetes for orchestration AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, etc.) Maven for build and dependency management CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Basic understanding of: Python (scripts, tools, integrations) Frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (for context when integrating with frontend)

iOS Developer - Contract (Outside of IR35) As an iOS Developer, you will have the opportunity to build and lead solutions that engage millions of sports fans worldwide. Working with a wide range of data sources and native technologies, you will create bespoke UI experiences for sports fans. At Pulselive, we pride ourselves on providing a collaborative environment that ensures the production of leading products across web and native applications. Contract Details Type: Contract IR35 Status: Outside of IR35 Duration: 3 Months Responsibilities Managing code releases to internal environments (Dev, Test) Producing high-standard code that functions correctly and is understandable and maintainable by team members Paying close attention to detail, taking pride in the final product, and encouraging the same in others Communicating effectively to ensure optimal solutions are developed Required Skills and Experience Willingness and ability to adapt to new approaches Experience working within a development team Proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode, UIKit, Combine and/or RxSwift, REST/JSON web service integration, GIT, and third-party library integration Understanding and application of SOLID principles Additional Competencies Experience with task management tools such as JIRA Knowledge of persistent storage solutions like Core Data Experience with Unit Tests and TDD Desirable Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of TCA, Objective-C, HTML, CSS, JavaScript Experience working with large existing codebases