Senior Java Developer - Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)Up to £60,000 | 4 Days in Office, Friday WFH | AI andamp; Machine LearningI''m recruiting for a forward-thinking tech company based in Leeds City Centre that''s transforming how retailers harness AI and machine learning to boost profitability and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.They''re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join their talented team of 7 engineers, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. You''ll play a pivotal role in developing intelligent, data-driven software used by major retail clients across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.The OpportunityThis is a hands-on senior role - ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges, loves solving complex problems, and wants to build systems that make a tangible business impact.You''ll be working closely with data scientists and product specialists to deliver scalable, high-performance software solutions that integrate the latest AI and ML technologies.Tech Stack andamp; ToolsEssential Skills:8+ years'' experience in Java development (commercial)Strong expertise in Spring/Spring BootSolid experience with Hibernate Desirable Skills:Python or R - exposure to data or ML integrationSQL - for data management and optimisationJavaScript - for Front End collaborationGrails - nice to have, not essentialEnvironment andamp; Tools:Cloud: AWS/AzureDevOps: Git, CI/CD, Docker, KubernetesAgile, collaborative environment with code rev