Job Description

About Us

Our Product Engineering team is a tight-knit group of problem-solvers dedicated to building impactful software. We combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of customer needs to develop features that drive growth and improve the user experience of our ERP products. With a balanced team of developers, QA specialists, and product managers, we prioritise agility, collaboration, and rapid iteration based on real customer feedback to create meaningful solutions.

What you'll be doing

In this Java Software Developer position, you'll be hands-on in transforming our product vision into reality. You'll dive deep into both backend architecture and frontend experiences, building scalable solutions that balance technical excellence with user needs. Your code will directly power features that help businesses operate more efficiently, giving you visible impact and the satisfaction of creating software that solves real customer problems.

You will also:

Design and implement new product features from concept to completion

Craft clean, maintainable code with appropriate testing and documentation

Participate in our agile workflow with focused sprint cycles

Collaborate with the team to refine user experiences

Contribute to technical discussions

Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in production environments

Help shape our technical direction through innovation and best practices

What you'll bring

Essential Skills

Strong Java 8+ development experience

Modern JavaScript (ES6) expertise

Experience with React or similar UI frameworks

Proficiency with PostgreSQL and Spring Boot/JPA/Hibernate

Familiarity with Git version control

Experience building responsive, data-driven web applications

Valuable Additions

Experience with GraphQL

Docker and containerization knowledge

TypeScript proficiency

Linux operating system experience

Understanding of business software, particularly ERP, sales order processing, or inventory management

What's in it for you?

Be part of a collaborative team making meaningful impact on real business solutions

Work with modern technologies in a dynamic development environment

Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working

Contribute directly to product growth and customer experiences

Clear path for professional development and career advancement

Opportunity to see your ideas transform into features used by real customers daily

Benefits

At OGL, we believe in creating a workplace where our employees feel valued and supported. Alongside the standard benefits you'd expect, we offer a few extras to make your work-life balance even better:

Hybrid and flexible working options

25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays

The option to buy or sell additional holiday days

Private healthcare

Support for your learning, development, and career growth

An employee reward board to recognise great work

Company social events to bring the team together

A referral bonus scheme for employees

Free on-site parking

Ready for a New Challenge?

If you're passionate about creating exceptional software and want to join a team where your contributions are valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of our product!

Email our Recruitment Team at careers@ogl.co.uk with your CV and tell us why you are perfect for this role. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please call 01299 873 873.

We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further applications when we have received a sufficient number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9AT

Application deadline: 11/04/2025