Back End Developer Java

Job Title: Senior Back End Developer/Engineer - Java Location: Basildon Essex - would require someone to drive to office 4x a week - 1 day remote Salary/Rate: £500-£520 a day Start Date: April Job Type: Contract 9 months We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to support the development of scalable, secure Back End systems within a major automotive financial services programme.This role will focus on designing and delivering Back End services, supporting architectural decisions, and collaborating with engineering teams across Front End, DevOps, and cloud platforms. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality code, strong engineering practices, and reliable Back End solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable Back End servicesLead technical design discussions and code reviewsSupport Back End architecture and engineering best practicesCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teamsContribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud deploymentsMentor junior engineers and support delivery of complex systemsRequired SkillsAn experienced Back End engineering experienceStrong experience with Java and Spring Boot and Python would be desirable Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Strong knowledge of Git/GitHub and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with TDD/BDD practicesFamiliarity with tools such as JUnit, SonarQube, Checkmarx, FOSSA, or similarDesirableExperience in automotive finance or consumer lendingExposure to regulated financial environments ..... full job details .....