At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable APIs and cloud-native microservices for critical financial systems.
- Company: Established financial services organisation in a tech-driven environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £70K, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 9-month fixed-term contract starting in September; immediate availability required.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on essential payment projects.
- Qualifications: 4-5 years of Java/Kotlin experience and familiarity with AWS or similar platforms.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- Senior Java Engineer
- London – Canary Wharf
- FTC – 9 Months (starting in September)
- Up to 70K
We’re working exclusively with a well-established financial services organisation that is looking to add an experienced Senior Software Engineer to their payment project.
This is a great opportunity to join a business operating within a highly regulated, technology-driven environment, working on highly critical systems that underpin financial services and transaction processing within a regulated environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing, building and maintaining scalable APIs, cloud-native microservices and backend services.
- Developing distributed and event-driven systems, using messaging and asynchronous processing.
- Helping shape technical and architectural decisions, balancing long-term improvements with immediate delivery needs.
- Supporting live production systems, troubleshooting issues and helping to improve reliability and operational resilience.
- Collaborating with engineers, architects, product teams and business stakeholders to deliver effective technical solutions.
- Mentoring and supporting other engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous development.
What We’re Looking For
- 4-5 years hands-on experience working with
- Java and/or Kotlin
- Commercial experience with AWS
(preferred), Azure or GCP.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices and development automation.
- Strong understanding of software testing (unit, integration, component, end-to-end and performance testing).
- Strong understanding of backend development, RESTful APIs, microservices and distributed systems.
- Experience across the JVM ecosystem and comfortable working with live production systems.
This is a Fixed Term Contact lasting 9 months starting from September - Please note only candidates who are available immediately will be reviewed.
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Senior Java Engineer employer: Maxwell Bond
Maxwell Bond is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. As a Founding Account Executive, you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary with uncapped commission but also have unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and influence within a pioneering AI start-up. Join us to shape the future of enterprise sales while being part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages your development.
