Job Description
Java Backend Microservices Engineer
Location: Manchester
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite mandatory
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £430 INSIDE IR35
Client: Banking
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Microservices Engineer to join a critical project for a leading banking client.
The successful candidate will have strong hands-on development experience, excellent problem-solving skills and a proven background building and supporting Java-based microservices within enterprise environments.
Key Requirements
- 8-12 years' commercial Java development experience
- Banking or financial domain experience - 5+ years
- Strong hands-on Java 17+
- Spring/Spring Boot
- Strong Microservices development experience
- GitLab
- Kubernetes
- Oracle
- ActiveMQ
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience working within banking/financial services environments highly desirable
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with 2 days onsite in Manchester
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality Java Back End applications
- Design and build scalable microservices
- Work closely with technical and business teams to deliver critical banking solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Contribute to architecture, design and technical decision-making
- Develop and maintain automated deployment processes
- Work with Kubernetes and enterprise infrastructure
- Ensure code quality, performance, security and maintainability
This is a hands-on coding role, so candidates must have strong recent Java development experience.
Java Backend Microservices Engineer - Manchester - Hybrid - INSIDE IR35 employer: Uniting People
Join a leading banking technology programme in Glasgow as an API Engineer, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like Envoy Proxy. Enjoy competitive rates, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a significant impact in the financial services sector while working onsite in the vibrant city of Glasgow.
