Software Architect (Java, BackEnd, Google Cloud)

Requirements

Must have:

- Proven proficiency with cloud platforms, particularly GCP, including experience with infrastructure as code and cloud-native services.

• Demonstrable leadership and practical experience in architectural practices, including designing scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions.
• Strong commitment to team collaboration and driving successful outcomes.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, performant, and value-added results.
• Commitment to quality assurance and adherence to delivery timelines.
• Ability to autonomously manage multiple complex assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to thrive in a highly regulated financial environment.
• Flexible in terms of tasks and timings to meet project demands.
• Significant experience performing and leading development reviews, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Expertise in Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) methodologies for backend services.
• Solid understanding and application of architectural standards in large-scale organizations.

Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and products to meet customer needs.

• Involved in the entire software development lifecycle, including designing software architecture and writing code.
• Test for quality assurance and adherence to best practices.
• Define and optimize pipelines for backend deployments using CI/CD tools.
• Perform and lead development reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.
• Collaborate with team members to drive successful outcomes in projects.
• Adapt to project demands as needed, including being flexible with tasks and timing.

Company:

We are a leading engineering company in the finance and banking division, seeking a Software Architect for our Essex offices, conveniently located between Brentwood and Basildon. This is a contract role until December 2026 with the possibility of renewal.

We offer a competitive rate of £600 per day, and we embrace a collaborative team environment. You will play a key role in designing and implementing solutions that meet the needs of our customers, while also adhering to the highest standards of quality and performance.