Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Transforming the Core Banking Platform by leveraging Google Cloud Platform and microservices architecture with an accent on designing scalable solutions and driving technical excellence. Focus on contributing to the codebase, understanding the business domain, and enhancing ways of working.

Location: Hybrid role based in Manchester, UK

Salary: £70,929 - £106,394

Company

hirify.global is a financial institution focused on transforming its Core Banking Platform and building the future of finance.

What you will do

• Actively contribute to the codebase while collaborating with architects and cross-functional teams to design scalable software solutions.
• Build strong relationships and support team development through mentoring and coaching, focusing on collective success.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business domain and processes to effectively translate user needs into stories and technical tasks.
• Drive efficient breakdowns of work, ensuring non-functional requirements like security and performance are well considered.
• Partner with the Engineering Lead and other teams to enhance ways of working across the lab by proposing and testing innovative approaches.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Object-Oriented Design and back-end development with deep knowledge of Java.
• Solid understanding of software fundamentals such as threading, memory management, debugging, and clean coding practices.
• Proven ability to drive technical delivery and communicate effectively, promote agile ways of working, and mentor others.
• Experience in application and solution design, with a focus on managing technical debt and delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Comfort in both technical and business conversations, with a delivery-focused mindset.
• Ideally, experience in building microservice or event-driven systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with Test-Driven Development and test automation.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design.
• Knowledge of Microservices, Spring Boot, REST protocol, Apache Kafka.
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes for containerized development and deployment.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity.
• Opportunities for people to work, learn, and thrive through investments in people, data, and technology.
• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• An annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.