Senior Java Software Engineer

Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Our client is a specialist financial services consultancy, working with a Tier‑1 financial institution and building a modern, online‑only banking product from the ground up. As part of a major scale‑up of their engineering organisation, they are seeking experienced Java backend engineers at Senior and Principal level to join squads shaping the platform’s architecture and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and build microservices and event‑driven backend services using Java 11/17+ and Spring Boot.
• Work within small, focused squads with direct ownership over architecture decisions and delivery.
• Deploy and manage services on AWS, using modern CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders and other engineers in a fast‑moving agile environment.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical direction as the platform and team scale.
• At Principal level, support wider engineering initiatives such as mentoring, RFP input and technical leadership across squads.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Java expertise (11, 17+) with hands‑on Spring Boot experience.
• Experience with microservices, event‑driven architecture and Kafka.
• Solid AWS or equivalent public cloud experience.
• Background in fintech, banking & financial services or product development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable owning problems end‑to‑end rather than working within a large, diffuse team.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tooling as part of everyday workflow.
• Based in London (3 days per week onsite) or Edinburgh (1 day per month onsite).

Why Join

• Apply now: Join at an early stage of a significant, well‑backed build and shape squads and architecture rather than inherit an established structure.
• Structure: Genuine investment in your development – a minimum of 40 hours of training annually, plus a dedicated business coach from day one.
• Clear progression path with mentoring and leadership opportunities built in.
• Strong, well‑rounded benefits, including discretionary bonus, competitive pension, private health and life cover, and enhanced family and wellbeing support.

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