Salary: £41,000 - 41,000 per year Requirements: 5–10 years of software development experience, including 4 years of hands-on Java development Strong experience with Java 9 Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Core Proven experience building backend services, APIs, and microservices Strong understanding of OO design principles, patterns, and clean code Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Ability to work effectively in distributed, multi-team environments Experience with SaaS-based architectures (desirable) Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, JMS, or equivalent) (desirable) Background in system integration and enterprise messaging (desirable) Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred) (desirable) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (desirable) Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java 9 and the Spring Framework Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers for enterprise applications Contribute to microservices architectures with a focus on scalability, performance, and resilience Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross‑functional engineering teams Implement event-driven patterns using messaging or streaming platforms Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and peer reviews Support deployments and release activities across multiple environments Diagnose and resolve application issues in production environments Maintain adherence to security, performance, and compliance standards Participate fully in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives Technologies: Backend CI/CD Cloud DevOps GCP Support Java Kafka MVC Security Spring Spring Boot microservices More: We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design and build scalable backend systems for enterprise-grade platforms within the financial services domain. This hybrid role is based in London or Edinburgh, allowing for 2 days per week onsite. We offer a competitive contract rate ranging from £460 to £540 per day inside IR35, with an initial duration of 6 months. Join our team to contribute to high‑volume, high‑performance transactional systems using modern Java technologies and cloud-ready solutions. last updated 14 week of 2026