Job Description
Hiring: Java Fullstack Engineer (Contract – Long Term)
Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite)
️ Start: ASAP (within 2 weeks)
We’re looking for a hands-on Java Backend Engineer to join a major banking programme in Edinburgh. This is a long-term contract role focused on delivering high-quality backend services within an established architecture.
Role Overview
* Backend-focused Java development (Spring Boot / REST APIs)
* Working within a microservices environment
* Contributing to end-to-end delivery: coding, testing, debugging, and deployment
* Collaborating within an agile engineering team
Must-Have Skills
* Strong experience with Java (9+)
* Spring Boot / Spring Framework (solid hands-on experience)
* Experience building and consuming REST APIs
* Exposure to microservices-based applications
* Comfortable working in existing codebases and following engineering standards
Nice to Have
* Banking / financial services experience
* Exposure to CI/CD, Docker, cloud environments
* Experience with event-driven architectures
️ Important Info
* Candidates must be able to start within the next 2 weeks
* This role requires onsite presence in Edinburgh (min 2 days/week)