Senior Java Engineer | Greenfield FinTech | Shape the future of a scaling platform Looking for more ownership, bigger technical challenges and the chance to build something from the ground up? I'm partnered with a leading Manchester-based FinTech that's investing heavily in its engineering function and building an entirely new team to deliver the next generation of its platform. This is a genuine greenfield opportunity where you'll help shape the architecture, influence technical direction and build resilient, high-performance systems that will support the company's future growth. You'll be joining an engineering-led environment where you'll have the autonomy to solve complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions and help establish best practices from day one. What you'll be doing Owning the end-to-end delivery of backend services, from design through to production Building scalable Java applications using Spring Boot, Kafka and modern microservice architecture Collaborating with Product, Design and Engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges Influencing architecture, scalability, reliability and performance across the platform Driving engineering best practices around testing, automation, CI/CD and DevOps Supporting and mentoring engineers while helping create a high-performing engineering culture Championing observability, resilience and secure software development Greenfield products with plenty of technical ownership Shape architecture and engineering standards from the outset Build high-throughput distributed systems used at scale Work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, product-focused team Join a business investing heavily in technology, engineering and innovation What they're looking for You’ll likely be a Senior Backend Engineer, Senior Software Engineer or Staff Engineer with experience building distributed systems and modern cloud-native applications. You’ll have strong experience with: Java and Spring Boot Event-driven or distributed architectures (Kafka or similar) Microservices and scalable backend systems CI/CD, automated testing and DevOps practices Exposure to AI-powered products or integrations would be a bonus, but it's by no means essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Java Engineer employer: Burns Sheehan Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative HealthTech startup in London, where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of data pipelines and make a tangible impact on healthcare solutions. With a strong focus on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technologies, this role offers not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, equity options, and the satisfaction of contributing to a mission-driven company that values your expertise and initiative.
