About this role
Salary: £68,000 - 108,000 per year
Requirements: Strong commercial experience in Java development (Java 8, 11, or 17+)Experience working within banking, financial services, or a regulated environmentProficiency with Spring Boot and/or Spring FrameworkExperience with microservices architecture and RESTful API developmentStrong understanding of SQL and relational databasesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) desirableKnowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) desirableStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExperience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)Knowledge of investment banking, retail banking, or payments domainFamiliarity 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 microservicesWork within Agile/Scrum delivery teams to deliver high quality softwareCollaborate with architects and senior engineers on solution designWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, including unit and integration testingParticipate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practicesIntegrate with internal and third-party banking systems and APIsEnsure all development meets security, compliance, and regulatory standardsTroubleshoot, debug, and optimise existing applications Technologies: APIAWSActiveMQAzureCI/CDCloudDevOpsDockerGCPGitLabJavaJenkinsKafkaKubernetesRabbitMQSQLSecuritySpringSpring Bootmicroservices More:
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.
last updated 33 week of 2026