Java Software Engineer in Edinburgh

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Overview FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Java Software Developer to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Glasgow.
The client is seeking a talented Java Developer with at least 5 years\’ experience, preferably with exposure to Cloud Architectures & Public Cloud offerings, to join their team building a resilient, scalable, and secure cloud-based settlement platform. You will participate in requirements refinement, contribute to architecture, design and implementation, write code and automated tests, and create CI/CD pipelines following best software development and DevOps standards. In the client\’s agile environment, you will interact directly with users, product owners, business analysts, and other technologists across the firm. Ideally the role holder will have a track record of building large-scale distributed applications, preferably on Azure/Cloud.
Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders to refine technical requirements and contribute to architectural decisions
Design and implement distributed, event-based microservices using Java 8+, Spring Boot, and modern messaging protocols
Develop scalable, secure APIs and services that handle high-throughput financial transactions
Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code templates, and observability tools
Ensure services are production-ready with built-in telemetry, logging, performance tuning, and fault tolerance
Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests as part of a strong test automation culture
Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing, code reviews, and process improvement
Partner with DevOps, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality software in a seamless deployment pipeline
Work in an agile environment with regular sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and continuous delivery
Requirements Minimum of 5 years\’ experience developing enterprise-grade applications using Java 8 or above
Expertise in Spring Boot and related Spring ecosystem frameworks
Strong understanding of microservice architectures, design patterns, event-driven systems, and distributed computing
Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)
Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and implementing secure, resilient, and observable backend services
Sound knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB)
Working familiarity with DevOps tools and practices—Git, Jenkins, Docker, CI/CD, etc.
Exposure to cloud-native development principles, preferably with Azure
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme
About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK\’s leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.
Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Finance, Engineering, and Information Technology
Industries Information Technology & Services, Financial Services, and Banking
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