At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop backend services using Kotlin in a fast-paced investment banking environment.
- Company: Join a leading investment bank with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and exposure to modern engineering practices.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a high-impact, agile environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working on high-quality engineering projects in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in Kotlin and strong collaborative skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Daily rate: £600 - £1000
Duration: 6 months
Hybrid: 2 days on site
Start: ASAP
My banking client is looking for 2 experienced Senior Kotlin Software Engineers to join a cloud-hosted platform team within an investment banking environment. This is a fast-paced, front-office-facing role with a strong emphasis on high-quality engineering, reliability, and collaborative working practices. The role offers exposure to modern engineering practices and the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders in a demanding and high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Kotlin
- Contribute across the full software lifecycle: development, integration, and production support
- Implement and support event-driven architectures, including event sourcing and event streaming
- Work within an Agile/XP environment, utilising:
- Pair programming
- Mob programming
- Test-first development practices
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deploy services to cloud environments
- Continuously refactor code and uphold high standards of code quality and reliability
- Participate in architectural and technical design discussions
- Collaborate closely with front office stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Deliver solutions within short timelines and respond to urgent business needs
Essential Skills
Senior Kotlin Engineer (Event Streaming/Sourcing) - London employer: Salt
As a leading player in the investment banking sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide access to cutting-edge technologies and modern engineering practices, ensuring that our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Located in London, our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance while allowing you to engage directly with business stakeholders in a dynamic and impactful setting.
