Principal Java Developers - Fintech
The Opportunity
Ocho is partnering with a fast-growing, product-led client, building out a brand-new Development team from scratch for an exciting Greenfield project. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, building, and scaling modern backend systems in a fully remote environment.
Why Join?
* You'll contribute to shaping the future of their product range from the ground up
* No legacy bloat or red tape, just clear outcomes and the autonomy to make them happen
* A culture of continuous improvement, shared learning, and pragmatic innovation
* You'll be working on backend, service, and portal layers with modern practices like BDD and CI/CD baked in from the start
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain backend systems with a focus on performance and scalability
* Collaborate across small teams to solve real customer problems with elegant technical solutions
* Contribute throughout the SDLC, from analysis to release and beyond
* Share your knowledge and support colleagues in delivering high-quality software
* Participate in technical discussions around tooling, architecture, and continuous improvement
Essential Experience
*8+ years' experience in back end engineering roles, ideally within a Fintech environment
* Strong expertise in Core Java, object-oriented design, and backend architecture
* Experience delivering secure, scalable, high-quality services
* Familiarity with modern development tools and practices including CI/CD, automation, and behavioural-driven development
What's on offer?
* Salary up to £100k + annual bonus
* Fully remote working
* Industry-leading benefits package
To apply, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.