Full Stack Engineer (Java) - Financial Services
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
We're working with a global financial services organisation looking to hire a Full Stack Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone who is strong in Java and enjoys working across the full stack, contributing to architecture, delivery, and modern engineering practices.
The role
You'll play a key role in delivering end‑to‑end software solutions, working closely with product and business stakeholders to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
While this is a full stack role, there is a strong emphasis on Java (Spring) and backend engineering, alongside exposure to modern frontend, cloud and DevOps environments.
Key responsibilities
- Design, build and deliver scalable microservices using Java (Spring)
- Own delivery across the full software lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, support)
- Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Contribute to architecture decisions, system integrations and modernisation initiatives
- Implement best practices across code quality, testing and DevOps
- Support cloud adoption and platform improvements
- Develop and integrate AI‑driven capabilities into applications and workflows
- Ensure high standards across security, performance, and reliability
What we’re looking for
- Strong Java development experience (Spring) in complex environments
- Experience building microservices and API‑driven architectures
- Good understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, testing)
- Experience with tools such as GitLab, Docker, Splunk, AppDynamics
- Experience working in agile environments (Scrum / Kanban)
- Interest or experience in AI tools and integrating AI into applications
- Financial services experience is beneficial
Tech environment
- Backend: Java (Spring, Maven), Groovy
- Testing: JUnit, Spock
Why apply
- Join a globally recognised financial services organisation
- Strong focus on modern engineering practices and innovation
- Opportunity to work with AI‑driven technologies
- Excellent career progression within a structured environment
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