33 remote Java roles open to candidates in the UK, 2 added this week, all at fully remote, VC-backed startups. 9 of them are open worldwide. Most asked-for skills: Java, Python and AWS. Matcha reads every posting daily and emails you only the ones that fit.
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33 open roles · 2 new this week · 80% not on LinkedIn
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Team of 82
Candidates should have 2+ years of hands-on Java software development experience and a full stack background. Familiarity with deploying applications to cloud platforms and understanding agile development practices are also required.
Remote-friendly with work-from-home options; not explicitly fully distributed.
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Software Engineer Consultant - Remote at Allstate
$70K–$121K / yearTeam of 60135
The ideal candidate should have strong foundational knowledge in cloud engineering and hands-on experience with AWS services. They should also possess solid programming skills in Python and Java, along with a product mindset and excellent communication skills.
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Companies hiring for remote Java jobs in the UK
27 companies have open Java roles in the UK. The most active right now:
Aker Systems (2 roles)
Board Intelligence (2 roles)
Powered by Pioneer (2 roles)
Tempo (2 roles)
VulnCheck (2 roles)
Zeely Inc. (2 roles)
CoorB (1 role)
Diagrid (1 role)
Skills in demand in remote Java jobs in the UK
Share of the 33 postings that name each skill:
Java: 100%
Python: 55%
AWS: 48%
Distributed systems: 36%
SQL: 27%
TypeScript: 27%
Kubernetes: 27%
JavaScript: 24%
System design: 21%
Docker: 21%
Figures from the postings on this page, updated weekly. Last update 2026-10-26.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in the UK to apply?
24 of the 33 postings are limited to the UK, usually for payroll or time-zone reasons; 9 are open worldwide. 4 also hire in the US.
What experience level do remote Java jobs in the UK ask for?
73% ask for 5 to 10 years, 9% for 2 to 5 years, 9% for 10 or more, and 9% are open to candidates with under 2 years.
How many remote Java jobs in the UK are posted each week?
2 in the last 7 days, 33 over the last 6 months, from 27 companies.
What is Matcha?
A zero-noise alternative to job boards for remote startup jobs. Describe your next role once in plain language; Matcha reads every job description daily and emails you only the roles that actually fit. No UI to check, no notifications, no noise.
About Matcha
Matcha is a zero-noise alternative to job boards for remote startup jobs. Instead of scrolling through hundreds of irrelevant postings, you describe your next role once and Matcha reads every job description daily to surface only the roles that actually fit. Matches arrive in a single email, as soon as a relevant role is posted. No UI to check, no notifications, no noise. Because Matcha reads full job descriptions in plain language, there is no limit to what you can filter by: not just the usual dropdowns, but anything you can put into words.
Matcha surfaces fully remote jobs at startups from seed to series A, series B, etc. typically backed by top-tier VCs like a16z, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Google Ventures, Sequoia, Accel, Khosla Ventures, etc. Roles span software engineering, design, marketing, sales, and more. Open to candidates in Europe, the US, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Latam, APAC, and worldwide.
