At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and enhance a financial tech platform using Java, Kafka, and AWS.
- Company: A scale-up software house focused on impactful technology for global communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £90k, pension, life assurance, and tax-free childcare.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with great opportunities for career growth and learning.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team making a real difference in people's lives worldwide.
- Qualifications: Strong Java backend skills, Kafka knowledge, and AWS experience required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 90000 £ per year.
London, Greater London | £75k - £90k per year
Are you a technologist with strong Java backend development skills? You could be progressing your career working on a financial Tech for Good product in a hands‑on Software Engineer role at a scale‑up software house. The platform enables easier money transfer to people in emerging economies, disaster and war zones that do not have access to a bank account; enabling relatives, charities, the UN and UNICEF to get money to remote communities where it is needed most using sophisticated technology.
As a Software Engineer you will collaborate in defining, building, iterating and testing core products including building new features on the payment platform, gateway API and web portal.
WFH Policy: There's a hybrid model, you'll join colleagues in the London, City office three days a week with flexibility to work from home the other two.
About you:
- You have strong Java serverside development experience
- You have a good knowledge of messaging, including Kafka experience
- You have AWS experience
- You have a good knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL ideally
- You have experience with Kotlin (or are keen to learn)
- You're collaborative and keen to work in start‑up environment
- You're a keen technologist who stays up to date with new and emerging technologies, continually learn and use a range of programming languages
- You're likely to be degree educated, Computer Science preferred
What's in it for you:
As a Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package including:
- Salary to £90k
- Pension
- Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Tax free childcare
Software Engineer Java API Kafka AWS employer: Client Server Ltd.
Client Server Ltd. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for career progression and competitive compensation packages, including bonuses. Joining our team means being part of an innovative environment where your contributions to designing and optimising data platform components will be valued and impactful.
