Senior Java Engineer - Fintech - Remote - Contract or Perm

Reference: Java - Fintech_1760952740

Senior Java Engineer - Fintech - Remote - Contract or Perm

Location: Remote / UK-based
Contract Length: 6-12 months (initial)
Start Date: ASAP

We're looking for a Contract Java Engineer to join the team - a high-performing, cross-functional team of UX Designers, Software Engineers, QA Engineers, and Technical Writers.

You'll be contributing to the Engagement Banking Platform, delivering new features, proof-of-concepts, and technical improvements across a suite of digital banking products. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll take ownership from design through to release, working within a modern microservices environment.

The Role

As part of an autonomous Agile team, you'll:

  • Design, build, and deliver new product features and enhancements.

  • Collaborate closely with Architects, QA Engineers, and Product teams to ensure solutions meet technical standards and best practices.

  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle - from ideation to deployment.

  • Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines and help shape technical direction.

The platform is built using microservices architecture and leverages modern engineering practices - including CI/CD, Kubernetes-based deployments, and a strong DevOps culture.

Tech Stack & Environment

  • Languages/Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Maven

  • Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, Cloud-native design

  • Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes (K8s)

  • Databases: Relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

  • Practices: Agile, CI/CD, Continuous Improvement, Test Automation

  • Domain: Digital Banking / Fintech

About You

  • Strong background in Java development and software design principles

  • Proven experience with Spring Boot, microservices, and containerized applications

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines

  • Understanding of non-functional requirements (security, performance, scalability)

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset

  • Experience in banking or fintech domains is a plus

  • Experience in IdAM is a bonus

Why Join

  • Join a collaborative product team delivering impactful banking software

  • Opportunity to own your work end-to-end in an Agile, autonomous setup

  • Competitive day rate with long-term contract potential

Senior Java Engineer - Fintech - Remote - Contract or Perm

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Added 20/10/2025
Reference: Java - Fintech_1760952740

Senior Java Engineer - Fintech - Remote - Contract or Perm

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