Salary: £45,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Experience in Java development Backend cloud-based application development Understanding of API design for mobile applications with event-driven architecture Strong analysis and problem-solving skills Preferred: Experience of building distributed scalable microservices using Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, OAuth 2.0, Secure API design A working understanding of technologies/areas: AWS, API Design, Automation testing Responsibilities: Providing technical expertise in Backend Development, supporting the team with effective solutions and practical insights Participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance Contributing new ideas, tools, and methodologies to help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team Sharing knowledge and mentoring peers and junior engineers, supporting their growth and skills development Collaborating with technical leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements, implications, and dependencies Reviewing and providing feedback on technical documentation, suggesting improvements where appropriate Promoting the best development approaches such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) to deliver high-quality, maintainable code Technologies: API AWS Backend Cloud Java Kotlin Mobile OAuth Spring Spring Boot TDD microservices More: We are a Global Investment Management company expanding our new offices in Manchester and are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer skilled in backend cloud-based application development. This prestigious opportunity enables you to drive strategy and foster a developer community while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality deliverables. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including a bonus and ongoing career development and training. last updated 4 week of 2026