Spencer Rose are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Java) to join a Tier-1 banking client in Manchester on an initial 6 month contract. Start: ASAP - interviews are taking place within 2 working days Location - Manchester - 2 days a week must be in the office Rate: £(Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 Duration: 6months + You will work within an agile, cross-functional team to build and maintain secure, scalable applications, leveraging modern Java engineering, cloud technologies, data engineering and quality automation. Key Skills & Experience * Strong hands-on experience with Java 11+, Spring and Spring Boot 3.x. * Experience developing microservices, REST APIs, Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams. * Strong SQL skills and understanding of data modelling, data analysis and dbt. * Cloud experience across AWS, GCP or Azure, ideally including GKE. * Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins, IAM and API gateways such as Apigee. * Experience with Python, Pytest, API automation and ETL testing. * Strong understanding of TDD, BDD, shift-left testing, unit, integration and regression testing. * Familiarity with security and performance testing, and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Grafana and Prometheus. * Experience with Jira, Xray and Allure Reports. * Banking or financial services experience is highly desirable. Desirable Skills Experience with Harness, Backstage golden paths, One IDP and AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot. If you are available and interested - APPLY NOW
Software Engineer - Java in Manchester employer: Spencer Rose
At Spencer Rose, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for our Engineering Lead role in the vibrant city of Bristol. Our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to innovation and excellence fosters a dynamic work culture that encourages professional growth and collaboration among talented teams. With a focus on mentorship and continuous improvement, we offer unique opportunities for career advancement within the banking sector, making us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
