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Consultant @ Arrows | UK Contract and Perm | Technology
Senior Software Engineer (backend focus) – Java, Springboot & AWS – paying up to £650/day (Outside IR35) – Hybrid (2x a week – London) – 6 month contract
A fast-growing digital banking platform is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about clean code, cloud-native systems, and building technology that makes a real impact. This is a unique opportunity to help scale a modern core banking platform used by millions – while working in an agile, high-ownership engineering culture.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Build and scale backend services using Java and Spring Boot
- Shape a modern microservices architecture for a high-availability platform
- Deploy and manage services in AWS with Kubernetes (EKS)
- Design, implement, and own features end-to-end from discovery to production support
- Advocate for clean code, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and infrastructure
- Troubleshoot complex issues and help ensure system reliability and performance
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong backend engineering experience, especially in Java and Spring
- Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing best practices
- Solid SQL and relational database skills
- Ownership mentality, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Great communication and a collaborative mindset
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Node.js or frontend technologies like React
- Familiarity with Grafana, TeamCity, or observability tooling
- Interest or experience in financial services, compliance, or digital banking
If you’re excited to work in a fast-paced environment where engineers lead innovation – we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Other
Industries
Financial Services, Banking, and Technology, Information and Media
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