Java Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Java Engineer (Backend): Building and delivering scalable backend services and microservices for enterprise systems in financial services and energy sectors with an accent on cloud-native architectures and high-impact client-facing projects. Focus on designing large-scale distributed systems, implementing event-driven patterns, and optimizing AWS deployments.

Location: Hybrid (London or Edinburgh)

Company

A leading global consultancy providing innovative engineering solutions for the financial services and energy industries.

What you will do

• Build and deliver scalable backend services using Java 11 and 17+.
• Design and implement APIs and microservices for enterprise-level systems.
• Deploy and manage software across cloud platforms, specifically AWS.
• Contribute to high-level architecture discussions and solution design.
• Develop comprehensive test coverage including unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Collaborate within agile teams alongside clients and product managers.

Requirements

• Expertise in Java 11 and 17+.
• Proficiency with the Spring Boot framework.
• Deep understanding of deploying enterprise software into public clouds, preferably AWS.
• Experience with microservices, event-driven, CQRS, and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (e.g., CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases and experience with Kafka.

Nice to have

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
• Experience with BDD and writing automation test cases in Cucumber.
• Proficiency with GitLab for CI/CD processes.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, including IAM Roles and KMS.
• Experience with coaching and mentoring junior engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Non-hierarchical, collaborative team environment focused on employee growth.
• Competitive benefits including discretionary bonus, pension, and comprehensive health and life insurance.
• Generous leave policy: 5 weeks of annual leave with options to buy or sell days.
• Commitment to learning with a minimum of 40 hours of annual training and a dedicated coach.
• Mental health support including counseling services and wellbeing platforms.
• Family-friendly policies including diverse paid leave and emergency backup care.