Senior Java Developer – FinTech
Belfast City Centre
Hybrid
Hayward Hawk are currently recruiting for a Senior Java Developer for our Fintech client.
We're working with a rapidly expanding company in the heart of Belfast City Centre that's building robust, scalable financial solutions—and they're on the lookout for a Senior Java Developer to join their growing team.
The Role:
As a key member of the engineering team, you'll drive the design and development of high-performance APIs and cloud-native services. You'll play a hands-on role in shaping architecture decisions, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating in a fast-paced Agile environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Developing secure and scalable APIs using Java (Spring Boot)
* Designing containerised services with Docker and deploying via Kubernetes
* Working cross-functionally with Product and DevOps teams
* Driving best practices in software engineering and Agile delivery
* Participating in code reviews and continuous improvement
Tech Stack:
* Java, Spring Boot
* RESTful APIs
* Docker, Kubernetes
* CI/CD, Git, Jenkins
* Agile/Scrum methodologies
* Cloud experience (AWS, GCP or Azure) is a bonus
Requirements:
* 5+ years' experience in Java development
* FinTech experience or strong domain knowledge in financial services
* Hands-on expertise with containerisation (Docker/K8s)
* Proven track record delivering solutions in an Agile environment
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor junior team members