Software Developer
Department: Engineering
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid, London
Level: Senior
Skills: Java or C++, AWS, Kafka, Oracle, Keycloak, Kubernetes
Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of robust, scalable backend systems using Java and modern frameworks. You’ll play a key part in architectural decisions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality enterprise-grade software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance Java applications
- Architect scalable backend solutions using Spring/Spring Boot and microservices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps) to define technical solutions
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning
- Drive best practices in code quality, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior developers
- Ensure application performance, security, and scalability
- Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Java Developer (ideally 8+ years)
- Strong knowledge of Java 17+ and OOP principles
- Expertise in Spring/Spring Boot frameworks
- Expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Excellent mentoring and communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience of working in Finance industry
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Angular)
- Background in performance tuning and distributed systems