Full Stack Engineer (Java) - Financial Services
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
We're working with a global financial services organisation looking to hire a Full Stack Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone who is strong in Java and enjoys working across the full stack, contributing to architecture, delivery, and modern engineering practices.
The role
You'll play a key role in delivering end‑to‑end software solutions, working closely with product and business stakeholders to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems.
While this is a full stack role, there is a strong emphasis on Java (Spring) and backend engineering, alongside exposure to modern frontend, cloud and DevOps environments.
Key responsibilities
* Design, build and deliver scalable microservices using Java (Spring)
* Own delivery across the full software lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, support)
* Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
* Contribute to architecture decisions, system integrations and modernisation initiatives
* Implement best practices across code quality, testing and DevOps
* Support cloud adoption and platform improvements
* Develop and integrate AI‑driven capabilities into applications and workflows
* Ensure high standards across security, performance, and reliability
What we’re looking for
* Strong Java development experience (Spring) in complex environments
* Experience building microservices and API‑driven architectures
* Good understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, testing)
* Experience with tools such as GitLab, Docker, Splunk, AppDynamics
* Experience working in agile environments (Scrum / Kanban)
* Interest or experience in AI tools and integrating AI into applications
* Financial services experience is beneficial
Tech environment
* Backend: Java (Spring, Maven), Groovy
* Testing: JUnit, Spock
Why apply
* Join a globally recognised financial services organisation
* Strong focus on modern engineering practices and innovation
* Opportunity to work with AI‑driven technologies
* Excellent career progression within a structured environment
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