Requirements
Must have:
- Strong commercial experience in Java development (Java 8, 11, or 17+) - Experience working within banking, financial services, or a regulated environment - Proficiency with Spring Boot and/or Spring Framework - Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development - Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) desirable - Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) desirable - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ) - Knowledge of investment banking, retail banking, or payments domain - Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FCA, Basel III, MiFID II) - Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) - Right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available for this role
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop Java-based applications and microservices - Work within Agile/Scrum delivery teams to deliver high quality software - Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on solution design - Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, including unit and integration testing - Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices - Integrate with internal and third-party banking systems and APIs - Ensure all development meets security, compliance, and regulatory standards - Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise existing applications
Company:
We are a leading financial services organisation investing heavily in our technology function as part of an ongoing digital transformation programme. We are growing our engineering team and offering a contract opportunity for an experienced Java Developer to work in a complex banking environment. This role offers exposure to large-scale, complex banking systems, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career development and progression, alongside competitive pay and benefits including a performance-related bonus, pension scheme, and private healthcare.
