Associate Software Engineer (Java | React | Next.js)

Company: SynthVaults Limited

Location: Fully Remote | Sri Lanka

Role Summary

SynthVaults is a UK-based technology company developing a next-generation Laboratory Ecosystem Optimisation (LEO) platform. We are looking for a talented Associate Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team to design and build a modern enterprise platform from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java Spring Boot services.
• Build modern, responsive user interfaces using React and Next.js.
• Develop secure RESTful APIs and backend business logic.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code following industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Collaborate within an Agile development environment.
• Continuously learn new technologies and contribute innovative ideas.

Requirements/Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of commercial software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java.
• Experience developing applications using Spring Boot.
• Commercial experience with React and/or Next.js.
• Good understanding of: OOP, SOLID principles, Design Patterns, RESTful API development, Relational databases and database design, Git version control, and Unit testing/TDD.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Desirable Skills

• Docker, containerised applications, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, PostgreSQL, Apache OFBiz, Microservices architecture, and LIMS/ERP/enterprise software.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline from a reputable university.

Salary/Benefits

• Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in Sri Lanka.
• Greenfield Engineering: Build from the ground up without legacy technical debt.
• Career Development: Mentorship from experienced software architects and engineers.
• Meaningful Work: Support scientific research, biotechnology, and healthcare organisations.
• Competitive Salary: Starting from LKR 75,000 per month, with higher salaries available based on experience.
• Annual Leave: 21 days annual leave plus UK public and bank holidays observed.