Senior Java Engineer - Fintech - Remote - Contract or Perm
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
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Senior Java Engineer - Fintech - Remote - Contract or Perm
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