Senior Java Engineer - 12 Month FTC

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. 

Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

All about the role

We are launching a brand-new initiative to build a new, modern global Logistics Forecasting Service. This isn't about maintaining legacy systems; it’s about building a high-performance, greenfield platform from the ground up that predicts logistics demand and capacity across diverse international markets.

As a Senior Java Engineer, you won’t just be writing tickets; you will own features end-to-end. You’ll leverage the latest in Java and AI-driven insights to build a service that is as scalable as it is intelligent.

Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months.

Key responsibilities in this role:

• Greenfield Development: Design and implement a scalable forecasting engine using modern Java (21+) and the latest cloud-native frameworks.
• Feature Ownership: Lead specific initiatives and features from initial architectural design to deployment and monitoring.
• AI Integration: Collaborate on the implementation of AI/ML models within the logistics pipeline to enhance predictive accuracy.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Build high-throughput messaging systems using Kafka to handle real-time market data and forecasting events.
• Cross-Market Scalability: Ensure the service is designed for multi-tenancy and can adapt to the unique logistical nuances of different global markets.

Can you deliver?

Here are the skills and experience we need from you:

Essential:

• Modern Java: Deep expertise in Java (21+) and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
• Data & Messaging: High proficiency with Kafka (producers, consumers, and stream processing) and DynamoDB for high-scale, low-latency data storage.
• AI Coding Tools: Proven proficiency in leveraging modern AI development workflows to accelerate delivery and maintain code quality. You should be a 'power user' of tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot (Agent Mode) or Cursor.
• Cloud Native: Hands-on experience with AWS and containerized workflows (K8S).
• Communication: Excellent English skills and the ability to articulate complex technical decisions to the wider team.

Nice to Have:

• Mathematical Intuition: Familiarity with forecasting concepts, statistics, or data science workflows.
• Testing Rigor: Experience with Consumer-Driven Contract testing (Pact) and advanced TDD/BDD practices.
• Domain-Driven Design: Any DDD knowledge is highly appreciated.

At JET, this is on the menu: 

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. 

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging:

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day. 

What else are we delivering?

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Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!

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