Java Backend Engineer

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Head of Technology Recruitment at TalentHawk

Java Backend Engineer (Fintech) – Permanent – London (Hybrid – 2 days a week) – £50 – 60k per annum

Location: London (Hybrid) | Sector: Enterprise Fintech

Our client is a high-growth Fintech firm. They are seeking a hands‑on, systems‑thinking Java Developer to join as a key Individual Contributor focused on technical excellence and high-impact delivery.

The Role: Building Enterprise‑Grade Systems

You will be responsible for designing and shipping production‑grade Java backend services that ensure high availability, transaction integrity, and audit compliance. You will translate architectural vision into working microservices and leverage cloud‑native patterns in AWS.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands‑on Development: Build and maintain APIs (REST/event‑driven), microservices, and event‑driven data processing pipelines using Java/Spring.
• Technical Leadership: Drive technical design recommendations, define engineering standards, write exemplar code, and proactively manage technical debt.
• Cloud Architecture: Implement and optimize distributed systems, HA/DR strategies, and modern AWS patterns (e.g., Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge).
• Automation & Quality: Enhance CI/CD pipelines, increase automation (reducing manual processes), and ensure rigorous quality checks in collaboration with QA for successful production releases.

What We Look For

• Experience: 3+ years of backend development, ideally delivering solutions in Financial Services/Fintech.
• Technical Mastery: Strong proficiency in Java, Spring framework, Object‑Oriented Design, and design patterns.
• Fintech Domain: Understanding of requirements for transaction integrity, data security, and regulatory compliance.
• Delivery Focused: Ability to balance velocity with quality, articulate technical trade‑offs, and thrive in an environment where system reliability is paramount.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Information Services and Financial Services