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Java Developer - ICON Payment Framework (IPF), Warrington, Cheshire
Client: eTeam
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
We are a global recruitment specialist supporting clients across EMEA, APAC, US, and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for a skilled Java Developer with expertise in ICON Payment Framework (IPF).
Duration: 31/12/2025
Rate: 492 GBP/Day (Inside IR35)
Role Description:
Seeking a highly skilled ICON Payment Framework (IPF) Developer with strong Java expertise to join our Payments Technology team. You will design, develop, and maintain payment processing solutions using the Finastra ICON/IPF platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop payment processing solutions using ICON Payment Framework (IPF) and Java.
* Customize and extend IPF modules to meet business and regulatory requirements.
* Integrate ICON with upstream/downstream systems (e.g., core banking, fraud, AML, SWIFT, SEPA, FPS).
* Participate in the full software development lifecycle — from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
* Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT and production deployments.
* Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
* Provide L3 support for production issues related to ICON and payment processing.
* Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical workshops.
* Ensure solutions comply with internal security, risk, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., PSD2, ISO 20022).
* Maintain technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.
Required Skills & Experience:
* 5+ years of experience in Java development within financial services.
* 2+ years of hands-on experience with Finastra ICON Payment Framework (IPF).
* Strong understanding of payment processing systems, messaging standards (SWIFT, ISO 20022, SEPA, CHAPS, FPS), and clearing/settlement flows.
* Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JMS, and SQL/Oracle.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, JIRA, and Agile methodologies.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Finastra Global PAYplus (GPP) or other payment hubs.
* Exposure to cloud-native development (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Knowledge of DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks.
* Financial services background, particularly in transaction banking or corporate payments.
If interested, please send your CV. Candidates are often shortlisted within 48 hours.
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