Location: Canary Wharf, London – 3 days per week in the office
Salary: Up to £160,000 + benefits
We’re looking for an exceptional Senior JVM Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in Canary Wharf. This is a hands‑on role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, building highly scalable systems and working in a strong engineering culture. You’ll work primarily across the JVM ecosystem , with Java, Scala and/or Kotlin , contributing to the design and development of robust, high‑performance distributed systems.
You’ll be expected to bring strong software engineering fundamentals, with TDD, clean code and automated testing embedded in your approach to development. Strong CI/CD experience is essential, along with a solid understanding of modern engineering practices and deployment pipelines. Experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, microservices, event‑driven architecture or high‑throughput environments would be highly advantageous. We’re looking for engineers who can operate at senior level, influence technical decisions and raise engineering standards across the team.
What we’re looking for
- Strong commercial experience with Java, Scala and/or Kotlin
- Excellent understanding of the JVM ecosystem
- Strong experience with TDD, unit testing and clean code
- Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Experience designing and developing scalable, distributed systems
- Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering principles
- Experience with microservices and/or event‑driven architectures
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, engineering‑led environment
- Ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and influence design decisions
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working – 3 days per week in Canary Wharf
- Highly technical, engineering‑focused environment
- Opportunity to work on challenging, large‑scale systems
- Strong emphasis on quality, automation and modern engineering practices
- Significant scope for technical ownership and progression
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Senior JVM Engineers - Java, Scala & Kotlin in London employer: Oliver Bernard
At Oliver Bernard, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a vibrant location. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
