IT & Software

Senior Backend Developer - Java (Financial Services)

LinuxRecruit

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this Java-focused backend role, you will evolve and enhance the Java/Spring codebase, shaping scalable solutions for investments and wealth management. You’ll work within a collaborative technology team on greenfield work and improvements to existing systems, directly supporting business growth. Your expertise will help translate code into real-world impact and mentor junior developers to see the value in every line. This role blends hands-on development with strategic collaboration, including engagement with executives, and offers hybrid work with core hours and performance-driven rewards.

Pay / Benefits
  • bonus up to 15%
  • life assurance
  • pension contributions
  • employee shares after 1 year
Responsibilities
  • Evolve, innovate and enhance the existing Java and Spring codebase
  • Build and maintain microservices and applications
  • Mentor and upskill junior developers
  • Collaborate with a close-knit technology team on greenfield initiatives and improvements
  • Engage with C-suite on critical projects that drive business growth
  • Deliver software within hybrid work arrangements with flexible timing to meet milestones
Key requirements
  • Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Framework
  • Experience building applications and microservices
  • Background in financial services or banking settings
  • Dockerised deployment and containerisation experience
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Willingness to mentor others and share knowledge
  • collaborative mindset
  • strong communication
  • mentorship and leadership initiative
  • Java
  • Spring Framework
  • Microservices

Reference: WJ-747_30164040

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